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    Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the sun that is harnessed using technologies like solar heating, photovoltaics, and solar thermal energy. There are three main uses of solar energy: solar water heating, solar thermal power stations, and photovoltaic panels. Solar water heating uses solar collectors to heat water directly or transfer heat using a fluid. Solar thermal power stations concentrate sunlight using mirrors to generate high heat and produce electricity. Photovoltaic panels use semiconductors to directly convert sunlight into electricity through solar cells.

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    Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the sun that is harnessed using technologies like solar heating, photovoltaics, and solar thermal energy. There are three main uses of solar energy: solar water heating, solar thermal power stations, and photovoltaic panels. Solar water heating uses solar collectors to heat water directly or transfer heat using a fluid. Solar thermal power stations concentrate sunlight using mirrors to generate high heat and produce electricity. Photovoltaic panels use semiconductors to directly convert sunlight into electricity through solar cells.

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    Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the sun that is harnessed using technologies like solar heating, photovoltaics, and solar thermal energy. There are three main uses of solar energy: solar water heating, solar thermal power stations, and photovoltaic panels. Solar water heating uses solar collectors to heat water directly or transfer heat using a fluid. Solar thermal power stations concentrate sunlight using mirrors to generate high heat and produce electricity. Photovoltaic panels use semiconductors to directly convert sunlight into electricity through solar cells.

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    Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the sun that is harnessed using technologies like solar heating, photovoltaics, and solar thermal energy. There are three main uses of solar energy: solar water heating, solar thermal power stations, and photovoltaic panels. Solar water heating uses solar collectors to heat water directly or transfer heat using a fluid. Solar thermal power stations concentrate sunlight using mirrors to generate high heat and produce electricity. Photovoltaic panels use semiconductors to directly convert sunlight into electricity through solar cells.

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    Solar energy

    GROUP 1:
    CADOTDOT
    CASIÑO
    DAYPUYAT
    GALENDEZ
    MASLOG
    Solar Energy

     is a radiant light and heat from the sun that is


    harnessed using a range ever-evolving
    technologies such as solar heating,
    photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar
    architecture, molten salt power plants, and
    artificial photosynthesis.
    3 Main Uses of Solar Energy

    Solar Water Heating Solar Thermal Power Stations

    Photovoltaic Panels
    Solar Water Heating

     Solar water heating (SWH) is the conversion


    of sunlight into heat for water heating using
    a solar thermal collector.
     Indirect system: heat transfer fluid moves heat
    from solar collector to tank
     Direct system: heats water directly
    Solar Thermal Collector
     Solar Flat Panel
    Solar Thermal Collector
    Two Ways of Direct System

     Passive
    Passive systems rely on heat-driven
    convection or heat pipes to
    circulate the working fluid. Passive
    systems cost less and require low
    or no maintenance, but are less
    efficient. Overheating and
    freezing are major concerns.
    Two Ways of Direct System

     Active
    Active systems use one or more
    pumps to circulate water and/or
    heating fluid. This permits a much
    wider range of system
    configurations.
    Solar Thermal Power Stations

     Solar thermal power generation systems collect and concentrate


    sunlight to produce the high temperature heat needed to generate
    electricity.
     Concentrated solar power (CSP), also called "concentrated solar
    thermal", uses lenses or mirrors and tracking systems to focus a large
    area of sunlight into a small beam.
     All solar thermal power systems have solar energy collectors with
    two main components: reflectors(mirrors) that capture and focus
    sunlight onto a receiver.
    Types of Solar Thermal Power
    Stations
    1. Linear Concentrating System:
     Parabolic Trough
     A parabolic trough collector has a long parabolic-shaped reflector that focuses
    the sun's rays on a receiver pipe located at the focus of the parabola. The
    collector tilts with the sun to keep sunlight focused on the receiver as the sun
    moves from east to west during the day.
    Types of Solar Thermal Power
    Stations
    1. Linear Concentrating System:
     Linear Fresnel Reflector
     Linear Fresnel reflector (LFR) systems are similar to parabolic trough systems in
    that mirrors (reflectors) concentrate sunlight onto a receiver located above the
    mirrors.
     use the Fresnel lens effect, which allows for a concentrating
    mirror with a large aperture and short focal length.
     capable of concentrating the sun's energy to
    approximately 30 times its normal intensity
    Linear Concentrating System:
    Parabolic Trough
    Solar Power Towers

     A solar power tower system uses a large field of flat, sun-tracking


    mirrors called heliostats to reflect and concentrate sunlight onto a
    receiver on the top of a tower.
     Sunlight can be concentrated as much
    as 1,500 times.
     uses an array of tracking reflectors
    (heliostats) to concentrate light on a
    central receiver atop a tower.
     Some power towers use water as the
    heat-transfer fluid.
    Solar Dish/Engine

     Solar dish/engine systems use a mirrored dish similar to a very large


    satellite dish.
     The dish-shaped surface directs and concentrates sunlight onto a
    thermal receiver, which absorbs and collects the heat and transfers
    it to an engine generator.
     The most common type of heat engine used in dish/engine systems
    is the Stirling engine it uses the fluid heated by the receiver to move
    pistons and create mechanical power. The mechanical power runs
    a generator or alternator to produce electricity.
    Photovoltaic Panels

     Solar photovoltaic is an elegant technology


    which produces electricity from sunlight without
    moving parts.
     Photovoltaic panel consists of a group of solar
    cells
     Solar cells are predominantly made from silicon,
    a semiconductor(two types of semiconductors:
    one positively charged and one negatively
    charge)
    Photovoltaic Panels

     When light shines on the semiconductor,


    the electric field across the junction
    between these two layers causes an
    electric current
     The greater the intensity of light,
    the greater the flow of electricity.
    Photovoltaic Panels

     Photovoltaic system is a power system designed to supply usable


    solar power by means of photovoltaics.
     It consists of an arrangement of several
    components, including solar panels to
    absorb and directly convert sunlight into
    electricity, a solar inverter to change
    current from DC to AC, as well as mounting,
    cabling and other electrical accessories
    ADVANTAGES OF SOLAR POWER

     The power source of the sun is absolutely free.


     The production of solar energy produces no pollution.
     The technological advancements in solar energy
    systems have made them extremely cost effective.
     Most systems do not require any maintenance during
    their lifespan, which means you never have to put
    money into them.
     Solar cells are long lasting sources of energy which can
    be used almost anywhere.  Solar cells are also totally
    silent
    ADVANTAGES OF SOLAR POWER

     Solar energy systems are now designed for particular


    needs. For instance, you can convert your outdoor
    lighting to solar. The solar cells are directly on the lights
    and can’t be seen by anyone. At the same time, you
    eliminate all costs associated with running your outdoor
    lighting.
     Solar energy can be used in remote areas where it is too
    expensive to extend the electricity power grid.
    DISADVANTAGES OF SOLAR
    POWER
     Initial cost
     Location
     Inefficiency
     Reliability
     Installation areas
     Pollution
    Thank You!!

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