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Photovoltaic (PV) History - the Beginning 2008-05-25 15:55:28 The effect of light on the electric properties of certain materials was observed way back even before electricity became generally available.In 1839 the nineteen-year-old French physicist Alexandre Edmond Becquerel observed the photovoltaic effect for the first time. Experimenting with metal electrodes in a weak electrolyte or conducting solution (such as salt water) exposed to sunlight, he disco Read more:History
Photovoltaics and the Space Industry 2008-05-24 14:30:08 The International Space
Station in December, 2001. Credit: the crew of STS-108, NASAStarting in the 1950s and 60s, the space industry was the first market for photovoltaics. Photovoltaics were light and the "fuel" is both weightless and free for the taking. The high costs were never an issue since money was never a problem with the space industry.In 1954 Bell Laboratories built the first photovolt
European Solar Days 2008-05-23 17:18:49 The First EuropeanSolar
Days will be celebrated on the 16th and 17th May 2008 with more than 4000 events and will reach thousands of European citizens throughout Europe.The 'Tag der Sonne' was first celebrated in Austria in 2002, and the idea has already been adopted by Germany, Switzerland and The Netherlands. In the case of Germany a whole week is dedicated to the campaign. This wonderful idea
Passive Solar Energy Designs 2008-05-23 17:17:52 Here are a few video clips which show how to take maximum advantage of the sun's light and heat using passive solar energy designs:Bookmark: Read more:Designs
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Passive Solar Space Heating 2008-05-23 17:17:26 Picture: westernwashingtonsolar.comSpace
heating means heating the space inside a building. Passive
solar space heating relies on incorporating building features that absorb heat and then release it slowly to maintain the temperature within the home. These building features, known as thermal mass, may include large windows, brick walls, and stone flooring. Passive solar heating techniques generall Read more:Heating
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Passive Solar, Active Solar and Photovoltaics 2008-05-23 17:16:57 There are three different ways to harness the sun's energy: passive solar, using architectural design and natural materials to absorb the sun's energy; active solar, utilizing the sun's heat by means of solar collectors; and a third way in which solar energy can be harnessed is through the use of photovoltaic systems.Passive
solar is the capturing and storing the suns' energy - light and heat - wi Read more:Active
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Solar Heating Systems 2008-05-23 17:16:11 Solar heating can be used to heat the space in homes and buildings or to heat the water. There are two basic types of solar heating systems: passive solar heating and active solar heating. The appropriate use of windows along with building design is called passive solar heating. The buildings can be designed to make the best use of the sun in winter while keeping the heat out in summer. South-faci Read more:Heating
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What Does Solar Energy Mean? 2008-05-23 17:15:28 Let's begin with some basic information about solar energy. Solar
energy is one of the three main renewable sources of energy along with hidropower and wind energy. The word “Solar” is the Latin word for “sun”. Solar energy means energy that comes from the sun - heat and light. The sun is our nearest star and like other stars it is a giant gas ball made up mostly of hydrogen and helium. Th Read more:Energy
Solar Energy: from Sun to Earth 2008-05-23 17:15:00 It takes millions of years for the energy in the sun's core to make its way to the solar surface, and then just a little over eight minutes to travel the 93 million miles (149,596,000 km) to earth. The solar energy travels to the earth primarily in the form of electromagnetic radiation similar to radio waves, but in a different frequency range.The amount of energy from the sun that reaches Earth
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Solar Energy and the Ancient World 2008-05-23 17:14:26 Energy from the sun has been used by people for centuries. As early as the 7th century B.C., ancient people used simple magnifying glasses to concentrate the light of the sun into beams so hot they would cause wood to catch fire. The Greeks and Romans use magnifying glasses to burn the sails of enemy ships. Its was first applied to use in 212 B.C., by the Greek scientist Archimedes. Solar
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Active Solar Heating 2008-05-23 17:13:18 Diagram of a house with a combined solar domestic hot water and space heating system ("combisystem") (www.estif.org)Active
solar energy is more complex and requires mechanical devices to capture, store and convert the solar power into other useful forms of energy.Active solar heating generates much more heat than passive systems do. Active solar heating relies strongly on three components: a solar Read more:Heating
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Photovoltaic Cells 2008-05-23 17:12:19 Picture: DOE/EEREPhotovoltaic cells (PVs) (also known as "solar cells") work by transforming light that comes from the sun directly into electricity without an intermediate mechanical device or thermal process. The term photovoltaic is derived by combining the Greek word for light, "phos", with the word "voltaic". The term "volt" is a measure of electricity named for Alessandro Volta (1745-1827),
Photovoltaic History - Key Milestones in the 1900s 2008-05-23 15:25:16 Bell Labs engineer testing solar battery in 1954 - from Bell Labs website1904 - Albert Einstein published his paper on the photoelectric effect (along with a paper on his theory of relativity). Wilhelm Hallwachs makes a semiconductor-junction solar cell (copper and copper oxide).1914 - The existence of a barrier layer in photovoltaic devices was noted.1916 - Robert Millikan provided experimental Read more:History
Bringing PV Cells from Space back down to Earth 2008-05-28 11:14:46 During the 1960s and early 1970s the use of solar cells in space flourished but down on Earth
electricity from the sun seemed not very perspective option. The high costs of the PV cells made them uneconomical for use on the earth where low price is the main factor. In the early 1970's a way to lower to cost of solar cells was discovered. Dr. Elliot Berman, with financial help from Exxon Corporatio Read more:Space
More Key Steps in Photovoltaic History 2008-06-01 17:50:03 The world’s most advanced solar-powered airplane Icare Credit: University of Stuttgart, GermanyIn 1955, the first solar-powered automobile was publicly demonstrated in Chicago. It was a 15-inch Sunmobile built by William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corporation. Light energy falling on 12 selenium photoelectric cells created electric current to power a tiny electric motor. The solar automobile Read more:History
Privacy Policy for Solar Energy - Green Lifestyle for You 2008-06-05 06:47:14 We respect your privacy and we are committed to safeguarding your privacy while online at our blog addressed The following discloses the information gathering and dissemination practices for this Web site.Log FilesLike most standard Web site servers we use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, Read more:Energy
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The Flight of Solar Powered Aircraft Helios 2008-06-06 09:08:14 Here is a video showing compilation of test flights of the solar powered, remotely piloted NASA's Helios aircraft.Helios set out from Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands before 9:00 AM on Monday, August 13, 2001. Just over seven hours later, it reached 96,500 feet. Flying at about 25 miles an hour, the mission lasted nearly 17 hours, landing at 1:43 a.m. August 14, 2001This was the first time a non-roc Read more:Flight
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First Solar-Powered Speedboat 2008-06-10 13:21:37 The world’s first solar-powered speedboat Czeers Credit: CzeersRecently was announced that two Dutch researchers at the Technical University of Delft - Nils Beers and David Czap managed to develop the world's first solar-powered speedboat Czeers MK1. (a combination of their last names makes Czeers, pronounced "Cheers").The speedboat was made from 100% black carbon fiber and covered with 150 squa Read more:First
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Dream Big: Solar Future 2008-06-12 17:44:27 Solar energy has captured the human imagination and the news like the previous one about building solar-powered speedboat shows that high quality solar technology exists here and now. The story sounds somewhat distant from the everyday life of the average person since only a few very rich people can afford such a pricey water vehicle. However, I think that all news concerning solar energy are impo Read more:Dream
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Applications of Photovoltaic PV Power Today 2008-06-15 13:13:42 PV power, definitely, is not just the energy of the future. Thousands of PV systems are used in the world today for a variety of applications because they can be easily adapted to suit any requirement - large or small. Virtually any power need can be met with photovoltaics, although some are more cost - effective than others. PV cells have been used for many years to power small applications such Read more:Applications
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Mandatory solar panels in German town of Marburg 2008-06-28 18:47:09 The central German
town of Marburg is the first in German to make solar panels mandatory for almost all rooftops of private and commercial buildings. The controversial new law requires a solar panel for every new building and every old building that is being renovated. The historical buildings such as the Marburg Castle, Marburg's City Hall, and the Elisabeth Church will be exempt from the require Read more:Mandatory
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels 2008-06-22 13:45:38 Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology uses the sunlight to produce electricity. PV cell is the smallest element in the PV system. A PV cell is made up of two thin layers of semi-conducting material (usually silicon), treated with small amounts of substances giving the cell the means to produce electricity when exposed to sunlight. The basic PV or solar cell typically produces only a small amount of p Read more:Solar
Rotating Skyscraper Powered by Wind and Sun in Dubai 2008-07-15 15:38:37 The Italian architect David Fisher said he is ready to start construction on a "Dynamic Tower" skyscraper in Dubai
that will be "the world's first building in motion". The modern construction, which would be energy self sufficient and cost about 700 million dollars to build, will represent an 80-storey tower with revolving floors that give it an ever-shifting shape. The spinning floors, hung like Read more:Rotating
Solar Energy from Saharan Sun Could Power Europe 2008-07-30 09:28:33 Solar thermal parabolic trough power plant;Source: Solar Millennium, TRECAccording to an article published recently in the UK’s Guardian newspaper, EU scientists are working on an ambitious plan to harvest the sun in the Sahara desert in Africa to provide electricity for Europe
. Europe needs a lot of electricity, but gets little sun. Vast solar power farms in the Sahara desert could provide clea Read more:Energy
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Rotating Skyscraper Powered by Wind and Sun in Dubai 2008-07-30 08:55:24 The Italian architect David Fisher said he is ready to start construction on a "Dynamic Tower" skyscraper in Dubai
that will be "the world's first building in motion". The modern construction, which would be energy self sufficient and cost about 700 million dollars to build, will represent an 80-storey tower with revolving floors that give it an ever-shifting shape. The spinning floors, hung like Read more:Rotating
Solar-Powered Umbrella - Unique Light for your Patio or Backyard Area 2008-07-22 07:46:46 Solar-powered umbrella is an excellent idea and a really cool summer gadget that already exist on the market and you can buy one for your patio, backyard, or garden. This item is great for providing shade during the day and lights for your patio or backyard area at night without adding to your energy bill. During the day, it utilizes and stores energy from the sun in a solar panel located on top o Read more:Patio
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Solar-powered Tech Chair on the Beach 2008-07-22 07:39:32 The solar-powered Tech Chair
is definitely an interesting idea thought up by experts from the UK-based computer retailer PC World. It may easily become the summer favorite possession especially for the geeks as it boasts all the essential ports for various gadgets to hook up to while you're lying on the beach and tanning under the summer sun. Keep in mind, however, that you should place all your g Read more:Beach
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Mandatory solar panels in German town of Marburg 2008-06-28 18:47:09 The central German
town of Marburg is the first in German to make solar panels mandatory for almost all rooftops of private and commercial buildings. The controversial new law requires a solar panel for every new building and every old building that is being renovated. The historical buildings such as the Marburg Castle, Marburg's City Hall, and the Elisabeth Church will be exempt from the require Read more:Mandatory
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels 2008-06-22 13:45:38 Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology uses the sunlight to produce electricity. PV cell is the smallest element in the PV system. A PV cell is made up of two thin layers of semi-conducting material (usually silicon), treated with small amounts of substances giving the cell the means to produce electricity when exposed to sunlight. The basic PV or solar cell typically produces only a small amount of p Read more:Solar
Applications of Photovoltaic PV Power Today 2008-06-16 17:53:33 PV power, definitely, is not just the energy of the future. Thousands of PV systems are used in the world today for a variety of applications because they can be easily adapted to suit any requirement - large or small. Virtually any power need can be met with photovoltaics, although some are more cost - effective than others. PV cells have been used for many years in our daily lives to power small Read more:Applications
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