Solar Energy Information

Photovoltaics is the method of direct conversion of light to electricity. Some substances manifest a property called the photoelectric effect which causes them to absorb photons and release electrons which can be captured to produce an electric current. This is the principal behind solar energy where a surface with this property is exposed to the sun to absorb photons from natural light available to generate electricity. This need not be confined to laboratories and may even be used to generate electricity for your own home.

Working of photovoltaic (PV) cells:

Solar Energy

Solar energy can be defined as the generation of electricity using energy from the sun as the source. The generation of electricity using energy from the sun is achieved by utilizing the photovoltaic effect. The photovoltaic effect is a reaction to sunlight exhibited by semiconductors such as cadmium telluride crystalline silicon.

Solar Energy Principles

The principles of generating solar power rest on the photovoltaic effect exhibited by the semiconductors used to build photovoltaic modules. The photovoltaic effect occurs when photons from the sun are absorbed by semiconductors such as cadmium telluride or crystalline silicon. They respond by producing electrons in DC voltage and are used to build photovoltaic modules which can pass this DC voltage through inverters which convert them in to AC voltage. Photovoltaic module prices depend on their size, application and power load requirements.

Solar PV Panels

Solar photovoltaic panels are also referred to as solar PV panels, photovoltaic panels or simply solar panels. The term 'photovoltaic' refers to the electrical effect displayed by the semiconductors used to construct solar panels. The photovoltaic effect occurs when photons from the sun are absorbed by semiconductors such as cadmium telluride and mono-crystalline silicon. These semiconductors react by emitting electrons that can be used to supply DC current. This current must be converted to AC if solar panels are to be used to supply solar energy in your home.

Solar Energy Benefits

Introduction to disadvantages of solar energy

Solar Energy has many advantages and disadvantages so it is important to weigh up both sides in order to see if it's the right power to use for your household or business.

All about the cost of installing solar energy

Solar energy has been with us for over 55 years and over that time, the materials used to produce it have greatly changed. Recently the solar energy materials and solar cells available to build a solar power generation system have developed at an accelerated rate. Consequently, staying fully informed about developments in the solar power market is more difficult than it used to be.

Why Are There So Many New Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells?

What Is Solar Electricity Payback?

Solar electricity payback is the money that you save from installing a solar powered hot water or heating system.
You do not experience payback until the money you have saved on your electric bills has accumulated to exceed the amount that you paid to have your solar power system installed.

How Long Does Solar Electricity Payback Take?

Explaining solar energy

Explaining Solar Electricity

Solar electricity is generated through a system such as solar panels which absorb energy from the rays of the sun and convert them into electricity which can be used to power the home or a business. Solar power can be generated without direct sunlight meaning that all hours of daylight can convert the sun's energy into electricity.

Benefits of using Solar Electricity

Solar electricity or solar power is considered to be a green energy source and so has a direct positive effect on the environment.

Solar Energy