Posts Tagged ‘solar energy’
Residential solar energy systems
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
There is definitely a major difference between residential solar energy systems and passive solar energy systems but most people do not know what makes these two systems so different. The type of solar energy system that works for your situation will depend on what type of set up you have and where the system will [...]
Solar energy systems
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
Solar energy systems have become synonymous with the effort to build a cleaner, “greener” environment, and with good reason. Solar power is, for practical purposes, a limitless resource, and for that reason, billions of dollars are spent every year to improve our ability to harness the energy it provides. We are still just beginning to [...]
Solar energy companies
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
As the market for solar energy continues to grow, a multitude of companies strive to develop new and innovated ways not only to harness solar energy, but to turn that energy into a workable product that people can use in their everyday lives. Here is an overview of some of the biggest and best solar [...]
How does solar energy generate electricity
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
The Earth’s power supply is dwindling and becoming more expensive conditions repeatedly remind us of the need to become energy independent. Environmental concerns are on the rise, and governments at all levels are funding research and incentives for citizens to turn to solar power. It is for all these reasons and more consumers should take [...]
How does solar energy work
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
People often ask the question of how does solar energy work but they really aren’t asking the correct question. Solar energy is simply the light and heat given off by the sun. Only about half of the actual energy produced by the sun makes it to earth; the other half is reflected back into space [...]
Solar panels
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar panels & photovoltaic cells
Solar panels can be used to exploit solar energy that, when absorbed, can be an efficient source of energy for electricity and heating. In addition, the power that is produced by solar panels can be used for many other things. The last time when solar panels were considered to be extremely efficient was in the [...]
Active solar energy for space & water heating
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
Solar heating is one of the oldest uses of the sun’s energy, and with energy costs rising again its benefits are attracting renewed interest. The two types of solar heating are passive and active, both similar but different in one important way. Passive solar heaters rely on the thermosyphon effect to move fluid around their [...]
Solar power vs. Conventional electricity generation
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
Recently there have been a number of controversies around the world regarding the condition of the Earth. The issue of global warming has led to debates regarding two alternate sources of energy — solar power and conventional electricity generation. There is definitely good reason to rethink our lifestyles and be concerned with the global effects [...]
Solar energy: Advantages and limitations
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
Solar energy is power derived from the rays of the sun. It is considered to be one, if not the most, environmentally friendly source of energy that can be used on earth. Studies up to this point in time, indeed, show that generating power or heat using solar energy does not produce the same environmental [...]
Passive solar energy for home heating
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
The use of passive solar has gained enormous fame as a result of its practicality. This inexpensive method of heating homes is free forever once the initial investment is made into producing the system. It is no wonder this method is so popular. The use of passive solar in homes within cold regions is effective [...]
Renewable energy
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
Consumers who are concerned with the rapid eradication of natural resources and the amount of pollution created when gas and electricity are used to produce energy can be thankful that renewable energy is now being used on a more widespread scale. From residential to use to mass industrial use, renewable energy is seriously being looked [...]
Solar home plans
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
Making use of solar energy is become more popular as people realize the enormous benefits of this clean energy. Some people have turned to solar lighting on their patios and walkways, while others are using solar heating for their homes and businesses. Others are choosing to build their homes around the use of solar energy. [...]
Solar power energy
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
Using solar power energy to heat your home, power your appliances, heat water, and power cooling equipment is a great way to save money on the costs of energy production. It’s also an excellent way to reduce pollution and the negative environmental impact traditional forms of energy production have in your home and in the [...]
Solar collectors
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar thermal solutions
Solar heating systems can help home owners cut costs and help to reduce the pollution and environmental impact that more traditional forms of energy production cause. In order to do this, certain pieces of equipment are required so that energy from the sun can be collected, stored, and used. One of the types of equipment [...]
Residential solar energy
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
As natural resources continue to disappear and the impact of energy production on the environment becomes clearer, environmental and health concerns increase. Current energy production methods are wasteful and can result in pollution of the air, soil, and water. Dangerous gases can damage the ozone layer protecting the earth from damage. Traditional energy production methods [...]
Solar energy storage
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
Solar energy is the best alternative in lieu of the existing system of electricity discharge. Solar panels made with materials for absorbing the energy of the sun are used to help convert the light into electricity. Along with the generation of solar energy the storage is equally necessary for later use. For the solar power [...]
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 [...]
Home energy saver: residential solar panels
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar power systems
With the excessive use of fossil fuel and other natural resources, these is an increasing levels of global warming that leads to green house effect and depletion in renewable resources. To save the environment from increasing levels of pollution, harnessing renewable resources is the need of the hour. One of the biggest advantages of using [...]
Save on electricity bills with solar photovoltaic systems
Posted by Solar energy guru | Filed under Solar energy facts
Solar photovoltaic systems have become quite popular these days as they cost nothing as compared to huge electricity bills incurred on electric bulbs and tubes. These solar panels make use of solar cells to transform the solar energy into electricity. The solar cells are made of silicon and allow the homeowners to avail the benefit [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
