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The Sun Is Powerful, Here Is How You Can Harness It’s Energy

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Solar energy is a clean form of energy production, which does not pollute the environment.

Thermal and photovoltaic conversion are the two contemporary means of harnessing energy from the sun. Solar thermal conversion is a method that uses sunlight to create heat and then converts it to electrical power. Layers of a unique material contained the Photovoltaic conversion absorb sun’s rays directly to product electricity.

As the name implies, solar thermal conversion takes sunlight Sunlight Powered It uses properties of reflection to create intense heat. (Thermal energy is a type of energy).  The method used to start fires with a magnifying glass is called solar thermal conversion. To create a pinpoint of intense heat magnifying glass lenses are used. The actual solar cells involved in the heat storage will employ this method and produce steam through the superheating of liquids. It is the resultant product, namely the steam that sets the turbine in motion to generate electricity

Photovoltaic Conversion translates to light that is converted to electricity. Photovoltatic cell comprise panels made of two layers which are not made of the same stuff. When light hits these two layers, one becomes positively charged while the other becomes negatively charged. Electric current is produced, when a ositive end and a negative end, when a wire connects the two ends, it produces very much like a regular battery. When the two layers of material in a solar cell are exposed to light, an electric current is created.

A solar power cell’s speed of generating electricity is relative to the brightness of the sun: the brighter the faster. The best result require longer exposure to direct sunlight.

These days you can find many different products that are solar powered.  Solar power has the advantage of portability while traveling or camping, not to mention it also very environmentally friendly.

As stated earlier, if you have ever used a hand-held or lighted magnifying glass to get a fire going, has experienced the benefits of solar power

Today, these mechanisms are more efficient and effective than ever. Solar power has a bright present and a promising future.

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November 17th, 2009 at 3:58 pm

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