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| − | Solar power is the | + | Solar power is the result of converting sunlight into [[Electricity|electricity]] by the use of different '''solar electric technologies'''. Sunlight can be converted directly into electricity using [[Photovoltaics|photovoltaics]] (PV) and various experimental technologies, or indirectly with concentrating [[Solar Thermal Technologies|solar thermal power]]. |
| − | [[Photovoltaics|'''Photovoltaics''']] '''(PV)''' is the field of technology and research related to the application of [[Solar Cells and Modules|solar cells]] for [[Energy|energy]] production by converting Sun energy (sunlight, including sun ultra violet radiation) directly into electricity. | + | [[Photovoltaics|'''Photovoltaics''']] '''(PV)''' is the field of technology and research related to the application of [[Solar Cells and Modules|solar cells]] for [[Energy|energy]] production by converting Sun energy (sunlight, including sun ultra violet radiation) directly into electricity using the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltaic_effect photovoltaic effect]. |
Since solar power is intermittent, it must be combined either with storage ([[Batteries|batteries]], working fluid or other energy sources to provide continuous power. | Since solar power is intermittent, it must be combined either with storage ([[Batteries|batteries]], working fluid or other energy sources to provide continuous power. | ||
Revision as of 08:28, 10 September 2009
Solar power is the result of converting sunlight into electricity by the use of different solar electric technologies. Sunlight can be converted directly into electricity using photovoltaics (PV) and various experimental technologies, or indirectly with concentrating solar thermal power.
Photovoltaics (PV) is the field of technology and research related to the application of solar cells for energy production by converting Sun energy (sunlight, including sun ultra violet radiation) directly into electricity using the photovoltaic effect.
Since solar power is intermittent, it must be combined either with storage (batteries, working fluid or other energy sources to provide continuous power.
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