Helpful Types of Solar Energy Devices
Much has been said and debated about the energy crisis, the
impending abuse of the oil industry and the diminishing sources
of our natural resources. Soon we may be at loss to where to
find energy sources. For the past few decades we have turned our
attention upwards through the sky.
The Sun, solar energy is here for billions upon billions of
years, it has enough energy to last billions of lifetimes. It is
also free and available for everyone, the technology is
available and soon it will be an everyday part of our lives.
Many devices now are being powered by solar energy.
Solar radiation has an irregular nature of as an energy source;
excess energy being produced during day time should be stored.
Insulated tanks are commonly stored in hot water. Batteries
store electric energy from wind. The usefulness of storing
excess energy for the future is imperative. The excess solar
energy our planet receives may be used as a supplemental source
of existing power networks. Aside from our usual source of
energy, solar energy can be used to power many devices. The list
continues to grow everyday and soon enough it might just take
over the role as our primary source of power. The types of solar
devices that can be useful for urban, industrial and commercial
applications are the following:
Solar water heating systems
This can be applicable for homes, and industrial & commercial
establishments. This is an old and simple application of solar
energy. The advantage of this is that it is an inexpensive
system. This also saves energy, reduces utility costs, and
produces clean energy.
Solar water heating device can be used in Hotels, Resorts,
Hospitals, Hostels and Homes for Bathing, Washing, Cleaning, and
Cooking. This is also applicable in Textile Industry, Food
processing, metal plating and Panting Industries.
The benefits of this type of system are as follows:
* Environment friendly energy alternative. * It is designed to
last over 20 years. * Higher salvage value after service life. *
It has an easy to install scheme.
Solar steam generating systems
This type of solar device can be used for community cooking and
industrial applications. This is commonly used and functions
with conventional steam generating system available with the
user to make it reliable under any climatic conditions.
Solar photovoltaic products and devices
This type of solar device is utilized for street-lighting,
hoardings, traffic signals, power packs in cities, metropolis
and towns. This kind of system provides the following benefits:
1. These types of solar devices are highly reliable and needs
little maintenance. 2. It is economical to build and operate. 3.
It has no environmental harm or devastating impact on our
planet. 4. It is domestically produced. 5. It will help
strengthen our economy and will reduce trade deficit. 6. It
serves both form and function in a building.
Solar Lighting
The sun as a source of energy has evolved considerably since
1900s. Earlier than 1900 the sun was the primary source of light
for buildings during the day. However, the expenses,
convenience, and performance of electric lamps improved and the
sun was displaced as our primary method of light. Bigger and
taller structures could not use solar light as their main source
of lighting. Electric lights has to be utilized.
The most modern solar lighting collects sunlight and routs it
through optical fibers into buildings where it is combined with
electric light. This new improved solar lighting combines both
electric and solar power.
Solar lighting has a designed solar control panel which converts
sunlight to electrical energy. This electrical energy, much
known to us as electricity is stored in highly efficient
rechargeable batteries. This will need unrestricted sunlight
during day time to recharge the batteries. With fully charged
batteries, this type of solar device will light up for 15 hours.
This device can operate even without the need of a transformer.
The solar lighting device utilizes the newest LED technology and
provides enough light to spot entrances, walkways and steps.
This device makes a big sense for homes and gardens because it
is easy to install with no electricity cost. It is
professionally designed to allow quick installation in the
field. It is safe and simple. It is ensured that this solar
lighting device is designed perfectly by having precise
information about the site and its location. This solar lighting
system can operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a
year.