SOLAR THERMAL POWER
Solar Thermal power is heat energy obtained by exposing a collecting device to the rays of the sun. A solar…
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PHOTOVOLTAICS
Photovoltaic are solar cells that produce electricity directly from sunlight. The solar cells are made of thin layers of material,…
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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SOLAR ENERGY
ADVANTAGES OF SOLAR ENERGY: Solar energy makes use of a renewable natural resource that is readily available. Solar power used…
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SOLAR ENERGY
Solar energy is energy that comes from the sun. Every day the sun radiates an enormous amount of energy. The…
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MAINTENANCE RESALE AND RECYCLING OF SOLAR SYSTEM
REGULAR MAINTENANCE: There is very little maintenance required on a PV system with no moving parts. Some system owners wash…
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SELECTING THE RIGHT SIZE OF SOLAR SYSTEM FOR HOME
Three core factors affect the sizing of your system: your electricity usage, space availability on your property, and your budget.…
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CORRECT DIRECTION/ PLACE OF SOLAR PANEL
A well-designed solar electric system has clear and unobstructed access to the sun for most of the day throughout the…
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THE COMPONENTS OF A GRID TIED PV SYSTEM
A PV System includes: 1. PV ARRAY Multiple PV panels installed together are called a PV array. Mounting arrays to…
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THE HISTORY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGY
The first solar cell was created in 1883. It was inefficient by today’s standards, converting only 1–2% of sunlight into…
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WHY INSTALL A SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM FOR HOME OR BUSINESS
Solar electric systems are safe, reliable, pollution free, and use a renewable source of energy—the sun. Most systems have…