Solar Energy

Solar Energy
Solar Energy
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 In general terms, solar energy means all the
energy that reaches the earth from the sun. It provides daylight, makes the earth hot, and is the source of energy for plants to grow.
 Solar energy is one of the renewable energy
sources that has the most potential. Sunlight can travel through air, clear glass, and plastic. When the sun strikes a surface, light energy is either reflected or absorbed. It is the absorbed light energy that gets changed into heat and can be used for power.
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 Passive solar energy systems make use of
solar energy without using special equipment. For example, a house may be built to direct the sun onto a thick masonry wall that then stores the heat for later distribution.
 Active solar systems require the use of
mechanical collectors to absorb the heat of the sun. This energy is then stored or distributed using fans, pumps, or other equipment.
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Passive and Active Solar
Active Solar
Passive Solar
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Active Solar Applications
Domestic hot water Space heating (radiant) Swimming pool and space heating Commercial and industrial water heating Solar absorption air-conditioning
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Solar Domestic Hot Water System
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Active Solar Space Heating System
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Swimming Pool Solar Water Heating System
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Solar Heat Water System (PV Powered)
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Active Solar System Components
Collector Storage tank Heat exchanger Pumps Piping, valves, system controller
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Solar Collectors
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Flat-plate Solar Collector
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Parabolic Trough
Curved mirrors which form troughs that focus the sun's energy on a pipe. A fluid, typically oil, is circulated through the pipes which is used to drive a conventional generator to create electricity.
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Solar Dish
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Power Tower
Solar Central Receivers or "Power Towers" consist of a tower surrounded by a large array of heliostats. Heliostats are mirrors that track the sun and reflect its rays onto the receiver, which absorbs the heat energy that is then utilized in driving a turbine electric generator.
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Power Tower
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Comparison of Solar Thermal Technologies
Power Tower Parabolic Dish Stand-alone small power systems; grid support
Parabolic Trough Grid-connected electric plants; process heat for industrial use.
Applicati ons Advanta ges
Grid-connected electric plants; process heat for industrial use. Dispatchable base load electricity; high conversion efficiencies; energy storage; hybrid (solar/fossil) operation.
Dispatchable electricity, high conversion efficiencies; modularity; hybrid (solar/fossil) operation
Dispatchable peaking electricity; commercially available with 4,500 Gwh operating experience; hybrid (solar/fossil) operation.
[Source: Status Report on Solar Thermal Power Plants. Pilkington Solar International GmbH: Cologne, Germany,1996]
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Photovoltaics (PV)
Poly-crystalline Silicon Module
Mono-crystalline Silicon Module
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What is Photovoltaics
• Photovoltaics (PV) are solid-state, semi-conductor devices that produce electricity when exposed to light. Photo = light, voltaics = electricity. • photovoltaics actually means "electricity from light." Many hand-held calculators run off power from room light, which would be one example of this phenomenon.
Larger power applications for this technology are also possible.
• Sunlight knocks electrons free in the photovoltaic material, which flow out of the device as electric current. The more intense the sunlight, the stronger the electric current.
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How Does PV Works
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PV Modules
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Types of PV Systems
Small stand-alone DC system Stand-alone AC-DC system Stand-alone AC system PV-generator combination Utility interface Utility intertie
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Stand-alone PV Systems
(a) Small stand-alone DC system
(b) Stand-alone AC-DC system
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Grid-connected PV Systems
(a) Utility interface
(b) Utility intertie
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Innovative PV Module Designs
(a) Colour PV modules
(b) Semi-transparent PV screens
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Do you know what is Building Integrated Photovoltaic
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Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV)
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Building Integrated Photovoltaic
• With Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), photovoltaic material becomes an integral part of the building: the walls, roof, and vision glass. • Sunlight falling on the photovoltaic components creates electricity. This electricity flows through power conversion equipment and into the building's electrical distribution system, feeding electricity to the building's electrical loads.
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PV Applications in Hong Kong
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PV Powered Bus-Stop
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Wanchai Tower
Study Tour: Solar Electricity Generation System at Wanchai Tower
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Solar Charger
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