Solar power generation application information

What are the applications of solar energy?

Some of the major application of solar energy are as follows: (a) Solar water heating (b) Solar heating of buildings (c) Solar distillation (d) Solar pumping (e) Solar drying of agricultural and animal products (f) Solar furnaces (g) Solar cooking (h) Solar electric power generation (i) Solar thermal power production (j) Solar green houses.

What devices are used to capture solar energy?

Among the most common devices used to capture solar energy and convert it to thermal energy are flat-plate collectors, which are used for solar heating applications. Because the intensity of solar radiation at Earth’s surface is so low, these collectors must be large in area.

How do businesses use solar technology?

Businesses and industry use solar technologies to diversify their energy sources, improve efficiency, and save money. Energy developers and utilities use solar photovoltaic and concentrating solar power technologies to produce electricity on a massive scale to power cities and small towns. Learn more about the following solar technologies:

Where can I find information about solar energy research?

Visit our Solar Energy Research Database. Learn more about SETO's solar energy research. SETO resources can help you figure out what’s best for you when it comes to going solar. Consider these questions.

How can solar energy be used for space heating of buildings?

Solar energy can be used for space heating of buildings in many ways namely: (a) Collecting the solar radiation by some element of the building itself i.e. solar energy is admitted directly into the building through large South-facing windows.

How do solar power plants work?

Solar power plants use one of two technologies: Photovoltaic (PV) systems use solar panels, either on rooftops or in ground-mounted solar farms, converting sunlight directly into electric power.