Solar energy is heat and radiant energy from the Sun which is harnessed by a wide range of modern technologies including solar photovoltaic systems, solar thermal power systems, solar architecture, solar heat generating materials and artificial photosynthetic energy. Solar energy is free, limitless, sustainable and Eco friendly. There are many ways to exploit solar power.
Photoelectric effect
It is now possible to generate electricity from solar energy using an array of solar panels called photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into electricity using the photoelectric effect. This electricity is then transformed into household voltage using what is called a solar inverter. This then becomes direct current electricity that can be used for running all your appliances in your home. The amount of electricity generated will depend on how much sunlight you receive.
Produce electricity
The technology used for making solar panels has developed vastly in recent years. It was only a few decades ago when solar cells were first used to produce electricity. They were very small and difficult to manufacture. However, with the development of new and better solar cells the cost and difficulty of manufacturing them have now been greatly reduced. Today, it is not difficult or expensive to buy solar cells at reasonable prices.
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As mentioned above there are many ways to harness solar power and convert household electricity into energy suitable for our use. The way that solar panels work is quite simple; sunlight is absorbed and converted into electric energy which then causes an electrical current to be produced. In this article we will discuss some of the popular ways that solar panels work and how they can be implemented in your home.
Off-grid solar system
One of the most common ways in which solar panels work is by using what is called an off-grid solar system. This basically means that you do not need to connect to the local electricity grid as there is no connection between the solar cell and the local electricity grid. As such, an off-grid solar system can provide all of your household electricity needs and this is probably the most appropriate choice if you are looking to save money on your energy bills.
However, there are other ways that solar panels can be used and the main one today is by using them to generate electricity in remote areas. Remote areas can be anywhere where there is no access to a utility company. This can include in the middle of the desert or in the dead center of a country. In these areas, solar panels can be used to generate electricity by using photovoltaic cells. In fact, some people even build photovoltaic farms in these remote areas to harvest the electricity that they produce.
Solar farm
If you live in an area that does not get regular sun light, then you will still be able to use solar panels to produce electricity. One of the ways this is possible is if you build a solar farm. A solar farm is basically a bunch of photovoltaic cells connected in a grid like structure. These solar panels will absorb the energy from the sun and then the electricity produced by the farm will be fed into the main power grid and then you can use it to power all of your electrical items in your home.
It is important to note that solar panels work in different ways. There are both types, ‘active’ and ‘passive’ solar panels. A passive solar power system is one that is designed to harness the energy that the sun has to offer and then store it. The advantages of a passive solar power system is that it does not need to be connected to the electric grid as it is self-sufficient. It also has the advantage of being cheaper than an active solar power system which means that it can be used to supplement your existing power supply and it will also help you to reduce your carbon footprint.