ORO551 Chapter Notes - Chapter Chapter-1: Solar Water Heating, Photovoltaic System, Solar Cell
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Solar energy is the energy emitted by the sun. Everyday, the sun emits or radiates a massive amount of energy. In one second, the sun emits more energy than humanity has utilised since the beginning of the time. Solar energy systems are now more varied, reliable and cost-effective. Solar energy can be harnessed to power almost anything under the sun. Source of energy will have a major beneficial impact on our carbon footprint. Solar energy systems range from powering a region to heating a house or pool. Many of the solar at-home systems come with central and state government subsidies or incentives. Solar energy technologies use the sun"s energy and light to provide heat, light, hot water, electricity, and even cooling, for homes, businesses and industry. There are a variety of technologies that have been developed to take the advantage of solar energy. Some of the technologies are described here. (i) photovoltaic (pv) systems:
