Difference between revisions of "Solar Electric Technologies"
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[[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]. | [[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.<br> |
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| + | Henceforth, different components used in solar electric technologies are listed: | ||
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| + | *[[Photovoltaics |Photovoltaics]] | ||
| + | *[[Solar_Cells_and_Modules|Solar Cells and Modules]] | ||
| + | *[[Module Mounting |Module Mounting]] | ||
| + | *[[Wiring and Fitting |Wiring and Fitting]] | ||
| + | *[[Batteries |Batteries]] | ||
| + | *[[Charge_Controllers|Charge Controllers]] | ||
| + | *[[Lamps_and_Electric_Appliances|Lamps and Electric Appliances ]]<br> | ||
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Revision as of 14:05, 10 February 2011
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.
Henceforth, different components used in solar electric technologies are listed:
- Photovoltaics
- Solar Cells and Modules
- Module Mounting
- Wiring and Fitting
- Batteries
- Charge Controllers
- Lamps and Electric Appliances
latest check 9.7.2010
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