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Solar radiant heating system
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
There are various heating systems used primarily for the purpose of heating homes. Places with freezing temperatures and cold climates require an efficient heating system to keep the homes warm and conducive for living. Among the various options available the first one is the traditional gas and oil furnace where the air is heated and [...]
Applications of solar energy
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
Because traditional energy production methods create environmental and health concerns, it is beneficial for lawmakers and scientists to investigate methods of energy production that are cleaner and more cost-effective. Solar energy has been found to be a very clean type of energy that can reduce pollution and also reduce the costs of energy in homes [...]
Facts about solar energy
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
The sun is the source all of solar energy on Earth. It takes over eight minutes for sunlight to travel 93 million miles to Earth but once it arrives about one third is reflected back into space. The Earth absorbs the remaining two thirds, about four kilowatts every day for every square meter, enough energy [...]
Solar power: a promising renewable energy source
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
The two main types of solar renewable energy are electricity and heat. Solar cells use the photoelectric effect to convert sunlight directly into electricity. Solar collectors absorb sunlight and use its thermal energy to heat a fluid. There are many advantages to using solar renewable energy, including its free and limitless supply, but also a [...]
Solar panel efficiency
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
One thing that people who scoff at solar power like to point out is that solar panel efficiency averages only 20%. What that means is that most photovoltaic (PV) panels convert only about 20% of the captured solar energy to electricity. Even the most advanced designs using silicon are only able to operate at around [...]
Pros and cons of solar energy
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
There are pros and cons of solar energy, just like any other form of energy. If you want to use solar power at home, only you can decide how the pros and cons of solar energy will weigh out for you. The pros of using solar energy in our homes include being environmentally friendly, long [...]
Solar powered homes
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
Solar powered homes used to be thought of as part of alternative lifestyles only for hippies and hardcore environmentalists. That is no longer the case as solar power technologies have become more mainstream and affordable. With soaring energy costs and concerns over the environmental impact of using fossil fuels, solar powered homes are becoming more [...]
Solar powered lights for outdoor and landscape lighting
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar powered products
Solar powered lights are best suitable for exterior space lightening. Solar powered lights are popular for use in landscaping and gardens as they are cost-effective, environment friendly and cable free which makes the users not to worry about electrocution. These lights produce powerful glow and a shadowing effect in the surrounding areas making it perfect [...]
Solar panels for home use
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Today with rising pollution level and burning of more and more fuels has led to the increase in global warming to a large extent. As the environmental problems are on the rise and pollution is causing serious ailments in people, awareness regarding using lesser fossil fuels or using them discreetly is being amply spread. As [...]
How to make a solar cell
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
As compared to other sources of energy today available today solar energy is a boon for the human race as it is abundant in nature as well as is cost effective. It is rightly said that sun is the ultimate source of all energy and can cater to all the energy needs as well as [...]
