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Solar energy
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Whatissolar
energy?
Typesof
solar energy
Solar thermal
energy
Usesofsolar
energy
Strenghtsof
solar energy
Weaknessof
solar energy
Photovatic
energy(PV)
Howare
solar panels
made?
Howdoes
solar energy
works?
Opportunites
ofsolar
energy
Threatsof
solar energy
What is solar energy?
•Solar energy is the energy that is received from
the sun
•This energy is in the form of sunlight, which
makes the production of solar electricity possible
Types of solar energy
PhotovoltaicSolar Power Solar Thermal Energy
Solar thermal energy
•The panels on your roof
are the collectors ofthe
sunlight. The liquidin
thetubesgetheatenup
and isthenreadytouse
foryouat home
•Usually used for water
heating
Photovoltaic energy
•Solar PV panels are a
slightlynewer technology
compared to thermal
•They absorb sunlight and
transform it into
electricity by utilisinga
silicon based technology
Photovoltaic energy
•Can provide you with
clean green energy
for about 30 years
•Can cover around
60% of your
household’s energy
needs
How aresolar panels made ?
•Most solar panels produced today are
made from Silicon
•The second element on Earth and the
primary ingredient is in beach sand
How are solar panels made ?
•The first stepofmaking a solar panel is to
create silicon ingots
How are solar panels made ?
•We let the large
silicon ingot cool
down before slicing
it into thin wafers
using wire saws
Howa aresolar panels made ?
•These wafers must
be carefully
handled, inspected
and cleaned
How are solar panelsmade ?
•The next step is to
decrease the
reflectivity of the wafer
from 30% to 10% with
achemical process
that creates tiny
pyramids on the
wafer’s surface
How are solar panels made ?
•Now, when a
sunlight hits the
wafer’s surface, it
is more likely to
be reflected into
the wafer rather
than back into
space
How aresolar panels made ?
•Once your solar panel is installed on your
rooftopyoucansit back, relax, and let the
sun save moneyforyou
Howdoessolar energyworks?
1. Solar panels capture sunlight
and convert it into DC (Direct
Current)
Howdoessolar energyworks?
2. An inverter then converts DC
into AC (Alternate Current) which
then powers your home in real-time
Howdoessolar energyworks?
3. If you install a solar baterry the
excess energy can be stored here
(rather than pushing out to the grid)
Howdoessolar energyworks?
4. Your energy use and habits are
easily tracked with a digital meter
Howdoessolar energyworks?
5. Any excess energy that you
generate is pushed out to the grid.
This energy is measured and
calculated
Uses of solar energy
•Heat theswimmingpool or
yourwater
•Chargingthebattery
•Forcooking
•Indoor oroutdoorlighting
•Electricity
•Save yourmoney
Strenghtsofsolar energy
•Solar energy is a
renewable source
•The energy does not
pollute
•Solar cells operate in
complete silence
Strenghtsofsolar energy
•Unlimited resources
availability(ifthesunisvisible)
•Solar electricity can be
stored for later use or sold
to your power company
Weaknessofsolar energy
•High toxic emission
during the production
of PV cells
•DisposalofPV cells
causes
environmental
pollution
Weaknessofsolar energy
•Solar Panels are
expensive(high initial
investment)
•Solar Power cannot be
generated at night and
theycollect lessenergy
through thick cloud
covers(It can’t be used in non-
tropical regions where thesun light
is less)
Opportunitiesofsolar energy
•Research for
cheaper
manufacturing
•Strong market
potential
Threatsofsolar energy
•Danger tothe
environmentbecauseof
increasedimports or
dumping from other
countries (Like India)
•Solar energycouldget
unpopularbecauseofits
higherproductioncosts