Understanding Solar – Eco Energy Consultants

Solar is one of the various types of Renewable Energy which has become more mainstream over the last few years. This free light and therefore energy comes from the sun and we are learning to use it in a number of ways. The three ways shown here are the most commonly used methods.

Solar Thermal (ST)

In this instance, the direct heat from the sun is used to heat a liquid (often water or oil) which is contained within a sealed metal tube. The hot liquid is then used to heat water in a storage tank, such as an immersion tank in a house.

Solar PhotoVoltaic (PV)

‘Solar Photovoltaic’ is the term used to describe the panels which have become more commonplace on roofs and on the ground. This electricity generation is done by using photovoltaic cells that are made from semiconductor materials that are combined to make panels of different sizes and capacities.

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Passive Solar

This involves making direct use of the Sun’s energy without necessarily having to convert it into another form such as electricity.

So for example, in passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design or climatic design because, unlike active solar heating systems, it doesn’t involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices.

Passive Solar

This involves making direct use of the Sun’s energy without necessarily having to convert it into another form such as electricity.

So for example, in passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design or climatic design because, unlike active solar heating systems, it doesn’t involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices.

Passive Solar

This involves making direct use of the Sun’s energy without necessarily having to convert it into another form such as electricity.

So for example, in passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design or climatic design because, unlike active solar heating systems, it doesn’t involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices.

Passive Solar

This involves making direct use of the Sun’s energy without necessarily having to convert it into another form such as electricity.

So for example, in passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design or climatic design because, unlike active solar heating systems, it doesn’t involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices.

Passive Solar

This involves making direct use of the Sun’s energy without necessarily having to convert it into another form such as electricity.

So for example, in passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design or climatic design because, unlike active solar heating systems, it doesn’t involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices.

Passive Solar

This involves making direct use of the Sun’s energy without necessarily having to convert it into another form such as electricity.

So for example, in passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design or climatic design because, unlike active solar heating systems, it doesn’t involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices.

Passive Solar

This involves making direct use of the Sun’s energy without necessarily having to convert it into another form such as electricity.

So for example, in passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design or climatic design because, unlike active solar heating systems, it doesn’t involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices.

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