Solar
Special light sensitive surfaces called photovoltaic cells are arranged in a grid over a large surface area of a panel. These cells capture the energy from sunlight and convert this into electricity. The sun also radiates heat which can be captured by heat absorbing panels and used to heat water.
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Benefits
Benefits
- Solar is a clean, efficient and sustainable form of energy.
- The worldwide demand for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy is greater than supply.
- Every minute, enough solar energy arrives on Earth to meet our energy demands for a whole year – if only we could harness it properly !!!
- The largest vertical solar panel array in Europe, attached to three sides of the CIS Tower in Manchester, generates enough electricity in one year to make 9 million cups of tea.
- Houses can be designed to capture the sun’s heat energy so that there is no need for specialised technology.
- Solar energy is free – it needs no fuel and produces no waste or pollution.
- Solar power can be used to generate electricity in remote places.
- Energy is usually generated at the point of consumption so keeps transport costs low.
- It is excellent for low-power uses such as garden lights and battery chargers.
Downsides
- Does not work at night.
- Very expensive to build large scale solar power stations.
- Need to cover a large area with panels in order to produce meaningful amounts of energy.
Local Applications
- Bridge of Don Academy solar heated swimming pool.
- City and Shire road sign illumination.
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