Solar Energy Basics
Posted 01-12-2009The sun produces radiant energy in the form of sunshine. You can feel this radiant energy when you are outside.
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Posted 11-12-2009Air in motion is wind. Wind energy is a result of the uneven heating of the earth from solar energy.
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Posted 10-14-2009Your home or business consumes electricity for lighting, air conditioning, heating and hot water. This article can......
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Posted 8-14-2009Solar energy is harvested by solar panels. You have probably seen them on houses in your neighborhood......
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Solar Power........Harvesting The SunSolar energy falls on us everyday. It is there for the taking. You just need a plan of action......a little push or nudge.....something to give you direction. That is the goal of this page, giving the tools to the right person at the right time.
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Solar Energy BasicsSolar energy is harvested by panels and used for two broad applications, namely photovoltaics and thermal. Visually the panels look much the same, but if you look closely you will be able to tell the difference between seeing tubes or modules inside the panels. Tubes generally indicate a solar thermal system and solar modules indicate a photovoltaic system. Both systems get free sunshine and make a form of energy to use. |
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How Does Solar Energy Work?Solar energy is harvested by solar panels. Solar panels are technically any kind of panel that uses solar energy to produce energy.You have probably seen them on houses in your neighborhood on roofs or on road side signs. The big rectangle or sometimes square shape that is angled to the sun is the solar panel.
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The Solar Power OverviewWho can use Solar Power?
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Basics of Solar PhotovoltaicsDiscovered in 1839 by French scientist Edmund Becquerel. Little about this discovery was done till the 1950's when Bell Labs used silicon to make a "solar cell". The first cells were inefficient and many were required to produce any usable electricity. Improvement in materials and design has continued since then. Efficiencies have increased and the cost of cells and panels is steadily decreasing in price.
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DIY-Site AssessmentIf you are considering renewable energy sources, the first question you need an answer to is how much energy can be harvested at your site. It isn't a matter of just buying a turbine or some panels and mounting them. The first step is to determine if your particular location is suitable. You can certainly search for the average conditions for your city, but for exact information you will need a site assessment done by a professional..... Or do you?? |
