Direct use applications

Direct use applications refer to situations where resources like heat, electricity, or materials are used directly in their existing form, without conversion into other types. For example, using waste heat from industrial processes to warm buildings or applying harvested rainwater for irrigation are direct use applications. They maximize efficiency by utilizing a resource straight from its source, reducing waste and additional processing. This approach is common in renewable energy, such as using sunlight directly for solar heating or solar drying, helping lower costs and environmental impact while effectively meeting specific needs.