Archive for December, 2009
Solar heat exchanger
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
Solar water heating is a pretty old concept that people have been using for more than 80 years. However, with new technology we are able to accomplish this task much more efficiently. We use a solar thermal system to generate heat, and this is usually attached to some sort of fluid delivery system that in [...]
Photovoltaic cells efficiency
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
The efficiency of photovoltaic cells can be very tricky to figure out and many of the companies that produce them take different routes when manufacturing their products. One of the most important things in the photovoltaic cell manufacturing process is the actual process in which they are produced. Different companies will use different materials and [...]
Solar electricity for homes
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
One of the most confusing topics in today’s world is the use of energy. Not everyone knows what the units of measurement mean and how much it is costing them and the earth to produce that amount of electricity. This is why it is important to look into valuable options such as solar electricity which [...]
Solar hot water tank
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
Solar hot water tanks are used by consumers to save money on the cost of heating water in the home. Some have pumps while others don’t, but most require a storage tank with good insulation. Either through the use of solar plates or tubes or via circulation-focused systems, there are a variety of choices when [...]
