Archive for July, 2008
Build your own solar panel
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
It is interesting to note that Albert Einstein’s Nobel Prize for Physics was due in part for his famous explanation of the photoelectric effect. This effect is the result of natural elements such as silicon experiencing a charge when exposed to direct sunlight. As such, photovoltaic (PV) principles are used in the construction of solar [...]
Solar battery charger
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
With frequently running out batteries, cell phones nowadays have become a complete nuisance. As cell phone batteries have to be charged on daily basis, without a charger one completely feels disconnected from the world. With the option of a solar battery charger, a person can charge the cell anytime, anywhere. It does not cost anything [...]
Solar hot water heaters
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
The solar hot water heaters comprises of the solar thermal collectors, a fluid system for moving the heat from collector to the point of usage, a reservoir or tank for the heat-storage and subsequent use. The solar hot water heaters are used to heat water, under floor heating, swimming pools or as energy input for [...]
How do the solar powered cars work?
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
Majority of the people are tired of paying huge amounts for refueling their vehicles. With the usual gas rates skyrocketing as much as four dollars per gallon, individuals have started looking for various other alternatives to save money. One of the most anticipated alternatives is the solar powered car. The solar powered cars not only [...]
Disadvantages of using solar energy
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
As global warming is slowly but steadily becoming a major and serious issue, the need for using renewable sources of energy is highly recommended. The first type of renewable source of energy that comes to our mind is that of the solar energy, which is available in abundance. Solar energy is a permanent and natural [...]
Solar energy advantages
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
In order to understand what the various advantages of the solar energy are, it is important to know what solar energy actually means. Solar energy is the light and heat that is radiated from the sun in order to power the climate of the earth and to support the flora and fauna. Often the term [...]
Swimming pool solar heater
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
Almost every individual must have heard about solar cells. These are some wonderful sources of energy, which allow an individual to convert the sun’s rays into electricity, which can be used to generate power and perform several other functions. Though making use of solar cells is a wonderful ways to generate electricity, most of the [...]
How to make a solar panel?
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
The solar panels, which are available in the market, are generally made of high quality, processed silicon that can be made available only in the huge factories and manufacturing units. However, it is possible to make a solar panel, which is ideally suited to a small household. Although this small version of solar panel does [...]
How do solar panels work?
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
Solar panels are the devices that convert solar energy into several other forms of energy in order to generate power. This can be used perform several functions.
Solar panels are broadly categorized into three major categories that include:
Solar panels which are used to generate electricity
Solar panels which are used to generate heat
Solar panels which can be [...]
