Solar Energy Harvesting Devices

By Reshma L

Solar energy harvesting devices are innovative technologies designed to capture and convert solar radiation into usable electricity or thermal energy. As renewable energy sources gain traction, solar energy stands out as a promising, abundant, and eco-friendly solution for meeting the world's growing energy demands. Solar harvesting devices leverage photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal technologies to harness the Sun's energy efficiently and sustainably.

Photovoltaic (PV) Cells: Photovoltaic cells are at the heart of solar energy harvesting devices. These semiconductor devices convert sunlight directly into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect. When sunlight strikes the PV cells, it displaces electrons within the material, creating a flow of electrical current. PV cells are widely used in solar panels to generate electricity for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Solar Panels: Solar panels, also known as solar modules, consist of an array of interconnected PV cells. They are mounted on rooftops, open spaces, or integrated into building facades to capture sunlight and convert it into electrical power. Solar panels can generate electricity for powering homes, businesses, and even feeding excess energy back into the grid.

Solar Concentrators: Solar concentrators use lenses or mirrors to focus a large area of sunlight onto a smaller receiver, increasing the intensity of solar radiation at the focal point. Concentrated solar power (CSP) systems utilize this technology to produce high-temperature heat, which can then be used for electricity generation through steam turbines or other heat-driven processes.

Solar Tracking Systems: Solar tracking systems are mechanisms that adjust the orientation of solar panels or concentrators to follow the Sun's path throughout the day actively. By optimizing the angle of incidence, solar tracking systems maximize the amount of solar energy captured, enhancing the overall efficiency of the solar harvesting devices.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2747545733
• ISBN13: 9782747545730
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: RMAN Publishers
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"