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Solar energy systems
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A solar energy system can be as simple as a couple
of solar cells or panels, the light-electricity converter (which
could be a layer of the solar cells) and the connection to whatever
needs to be powered.
Larger systems consist of several panels with
hundreds or thousands of individual solar cells, powerful enough to
light up your home or office or to supply enough clean energy to any
number of appliances.
For the home tinkerer
there are countless kits and applications available to help you
start saving on your energy bill and provide an educational and fun
pastime.
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American Solar Energy Project A
Central American Solar Energy Project was established in 1991
to promote the use of solar energy for cooking in Guatemala,
Honduras, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. |
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Tapping the sun for electricity. Solar shingles are
a development of photovoltaic technology. The 162 SunSlate shingles provide
daytime electricity for this home in Stroudsburg, Pa.
(COURTESY ATLANTIS ENERGY, COLFAX, CALIF.) |
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Solar energy materials and suppliers |
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With the spread and the popularity of solar energy on the rise,
solar energy materials and supplies are becoming more easily
accessible with stores and web sites springing up everywhere.
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The proliferation of manufacturers and resellers of solar energy
materials and supplies are the simple proof that solar energy
technology is not only clean and safe but also profitable.
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Solar trackers
Solar trackers are used to keep the solar cell system focused on
the sun, thus maximising its effect on the cells.
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