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What is Solar Energy

Chapter 30
Handbook of Research on Advancements in Robotics and Mechatronics
Energy of solar radiation that is carried to the earth via sun beams. It can be converted into heat and electricity, and it is the most available and sustainable energy source to the earth.
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Mechatronic System Design for a Solar Tracker
H. Henry Zhang (Purdue University, USA), Li-Zhe Tan (Purdue University North Central, USA), Wangling Yu (Purdue University North Central, USA), and Simo Meskouri (Chrysler Technology Center, USA)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 36
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-7387-8.ch030
Abstract
The performance and cost-effectiveness of photovoltaic cells depends greatly on the intensity of solar radiation to which they are exposed. Integrating a solar tracking system to the photovoltaic cell panel provides a way to improve the efficiencies of the solar energy system. Designing such an interdisciplinary system requires the mechatronic approach, through which the subsystems and their interfacings relating to the electrical, electronic, mechanical, structural, and control are integrated with multiple functionality and intelligent engineering realized in the microprocessor/controller operations and the controlled mechanisms. This chapter presents a case study of mechatronic system design and prototyping of a two-axis solar tracking system ST100 utilizing microcontroller OOPic. Two stepper motors adjusting the solar panel's rotation and tilt about the horizontal axis and the vertical axis give it the ability to track the movement of the sun and align the solar panel to face the sun at all times.
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Chapter 1
Ejector Refrigeration Cycles: Classification of Thermodynamic Cycles with Ejectors
A radiant light and heat from the sun that can be harnessed using various technologies, either for production of heat or electric power.
Published in Chapter: Ejector Refrigeration Cycles: Classification of Thermodynamic Cycles with Ejectors; From: Handbook of Research on Advances and Applications in Refrigeration Systems and Technologies
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Chapter 18
An Optimal Photovoltaic Conversion System for Future Smart Grids
The energy received to earth from the sun which is usually converted into electrical or thermal energy.
Published in Chapter: An Optimal Photovoltaic Conversion System for Future Smart Grids; From: Handbook of Research on Power and Energy System Optimization
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Chapter 2
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Use of Programs in the Design of Power Complexes Based on Renewable Energy Resources
Is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar architecture, molten salt power plants and artificial photosynthesis.
Published in Chapter: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Use of Programs in the Design of Power Complexes Based on Renewable Energy Resources; From: Handbook of Research on Energy-Saving Technologies for Environmentally-Friendly Agricultural Development
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Chapter 13
State-Level Status of Renewable Energy Development in India
Is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaic etc. It is an important form of renewable energy.
Published in Chapter: State-Level Status of Renewable Energy Development in India; From: Handbook of Research on Economic and Political Implications of Green Trading and Energy Use
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Chapter 8
Analyzing the Efficiency of Renewable Energy Sources in Terms of Electricity Generation: The Case of Turkey
A type of energy that takes its power from the core of the sun and will become the main source of electricity generation in the future.
Published in Chapter: Analyzing the Efficiency of Renewable Energy Sources in Terms of Electricity Generation: The Case of Turkey; From: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Operations Management and Service Evaluation
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Chapter 110
3D Scanning and Simulation of a Hybrid Refrigerator Using Photovoltaic Energy
The electromagnetic radiation coming from the sun absorbed and transformed into electricity to be used by electronic devices in human activities.
Published in Chapter: 3D Scanning and Simulation of a Hybrid Refrigerator Using Photovoltaic Energy; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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Chapter 8
Renewable Energy Technologies, Sustainable Development, and Environment
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy; “the amount of energy falling on the earth is given by the solar constant, but very little use has been made of solar energy”. Energy derived ultimately from the sun. It can be divided into direct and indirect categories. Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy, although we usually do not think of them in that way. Solar energy uses semiconductor material to convert sunlight into electric currents. Although solar energy only provides 0.15% of the world's power and less than 1% of USA energy, experts believe that sunlight has the potential to supply 5,000 times, as much energy as the world currently consumes.
Published in Chapter: Renewable Energy Technologies, Sustainable Development, and Environment; From: Handbook of Research on Sustainable Development and Economics
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Chapter 3
Promotional Policies and Legislative Support for Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Projects
Radiant light and heat energy from the sun is harnessed using technology such as solar photovoltaic, solar water heaters, and solar thermal, etc.
Published in Chapter: Promotional Policies and Legislative Support for Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Projects; From: Cases on Green Energy and Sustainable Development
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Chapter 13
Positive Energy: Investigating Alternative Energy Use in Middle Schools
Energy achieved from radiant heat and light that is harnessed from the Sun.
Published in Chapter: Positive Energy: Investigating Alternative Energy Use in Middle Schools; From: Handbook of Research on Science Literacy Integration in Classroom Environments
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Chapter 9
The Role of Banks in Renewable Energy Finance: An Analysis of Turkey
Solar energy is the energy generated from the sun.
Published in Chapter: The Role of Banks in Renewable Energy Finance: An Analysis of Turkey; From: Green Finance for Sustainable Global Growth
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Chapter 6
Blockchain Technology in Solar Energy
Any type of energy generated by the sun. Solar energy is created by nuclear fusion that takes place in the sun.
Published in Chapter: Blockchain Technology in Solar Energy; From: Architectures and Frameworks for Developing and Applying Blockchain Technology
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Chapter 19
Solar Energy Education and Training Programs in the USA: An Academic Perspective
is the energy received by the earth from the sun. The energy is in the form of solar radiation which makes it possible to produce solar electricity.
Published in Chapter: Solar Energy Education and Training Programs in the USA: An Academic Perspective; From: Handbook of Research on Solar Energy Systems and Technologies
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Chapter 12
Mechatronics Technology for Solar Cells
solar energy is the energy of solar radiation that is carried to the earth via sun beams. It can be converted into heat and electricity, and it is the most available and sustainable energy source to the earth.
Published in Chapter: Mechatronics Technology for Solar Cells; From: Handbook of Research on Solar Energy Systems and Technologies
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