Solar Energy
BUILDU2 / ODAR3
Dalluay, Ma. Kaye Nicca
Dee, Rycca Sofia Yzabelle
In this Presentation
Here's what we'll cover:
What is Solar Energy?
Why Solar Energy?
Importance of Solar Energy
Earth’s Energy Budget
Solar Radiation
How Solar Panels Work
Practical Applications of Solar Energy
Solar Energy Advantages
Solar Energy - Main Drawbacks
Conclusion
Solar Energy,
What is it?
- Solar Energy is energy produced by the sun.
- There are two types of solar energy :
Thermal Energy and Electric Energy
Thermal Energy
- Produced when a rise in temperature causes atoms and
molecules to move faster and collide with each other.
Thermal Energy is measured by its temperature.
Electric Energy
- Caused by moving electric charges called electrons. The
faster the charges move, the more electrical energy they
carry. Electric Energy uses the power of the sun to produce
electricity through solar cells, also known as Photovoltaics
(PV)
1. It is warned by the World Energy
Why Conservation that within 200 to 300
Solar years, coal deposits, an energy
resourc, is predicted to deplete,
Energy? same as with petroleum deposits,
whcih is said to deplete in the next
few decade.
2. Solar energy has a wide geographic
coverage, allowing every country
usage.
3. Fossil fuels consumption has multiple
evidence of damage to the
environment. It being oneof the main
reasons of Global Warming.
Amount
Activity
Importance of
deposited in the
atmosphere
Human and
Solar Energy
8 Billion tons
Vehicle Waste
The environment is under threat. The amount of
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is growing and if
we are serious about avoiding the worst of climate
Fossil Fuels 6.5 million tons change, it is incredibly important that we rapidly
reduce carbon emissions. Solar panels are ideal for
this.
Deforestation
1.5 million tons
and forest firing
Earth’s Energy
Budget
Solar Radiation
Solar Radiation
Solar Radiati level
Components
• Ultra-Violet (200nm to 400nm) • Average radiation outer space :
8.7% 136.7mw/sq.cm
• Visible (400nm to 700nm) • Radiation on Earth’s surface
36.2%
- Voltaic Form of radiation : Diffused
• Infra-red (700nm to 2500nm)
or Beamed
53.1%
- Near infra-red (700nm to 1100nm)
28.1%
-Far infra-red (above 1100nm) 25.4%
How Solar Panels Work
As sunlight hit the The inverter With more solar
The direct turns the energy generated, it
solar panel, it will be
can be stored and will
absorbed by semi- current electricity into
continue to supply
conducting electricity enters 120-volt even during blackout
materials such as an inverter. alternating or at nighttime.
silicone current
The solar
The process of The electricity is
photovoltaic (PV) panels will then The alternating
then distributed
effect will happen convert solar current enters
as electrons to appliances or
energy into the utility panel
separate from their lights in the
atoms, flowing
direct current in the house.
house.
freely to produce electricity
electricity.
How Solar Panels Work
When the battery is Utility supplied
full the excess electricity can also
electricity can be be drawn from the
exported back into grid when not
the utilitygrid, if your enough solar energy
system is connected is produced.
to it.
Practical Electricity
Applications
- through the use solar panels to power households and
larger industrial buildings.
of Solar Heating
Energy - Solar watering heating systems for pools and household
uses
- Solar space heating systems for powering radiant floors and
Where can solar energy be used? household heaters
Transportation Ventilation
- Solar-powered vehicles, buses, trains, airplanes, - Solar ventilation solutions such as solar attic fans (for
and even race cars through solar-connected battery cooling) and solar process heat (for cold climates)
Solar Energy
Advantages:
Can make significant difference to the planet
Beneficial for both the environment and the private
economy
Renewable energy source
Reduces electricity bills
Diverse applications
Low maintenance costs
Technology development
Cost
Solar Energy -
Main Drawbacks Weather Dependent
Expensive Solar Energy
Even if solar energy improves energy Storage
conservation, there are still some drawbacks to
be considered before deciding on whether or not
to go solar Uses a Lot of Space
Associated with Pollution
Solar Energy greatly helps with energy
consumption and conservation,
however there are still some potential
factors to be considered before fully
converting to solar energy for our day-
to-day use.
Conclusion
Do you have
any questions?
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