How does Solar Energy work?

[Sadoun]

How does it work?

Here you can view entertaining and educational presentations about how solar energy is produced.
How can I learn more?

To learn more about the fundamentals of photovoltaics, please visit PV Basics section for a more in depth look. And, if you are interested in educational materials for the classroom, please visit educational section for students and educators.
How do I get and use it?

If you're interested in putting renewable energy to work in your home or office and want to know more about solar and other renewable technologies, see So You Want to Put PV on Your Roof!
Why is solar electricity important?

In addition, if you would like to read about the environmental, socio-economic, and security impacts of PV and other solar energy technologies on the world we live in, please see "Why PV is Important" section.
What kind of impact am I making on the environment?

Here is a compiled several useful "calculators" and decision-making tools so you can evaluate how much energy you consume and its environmental impacts. Some good energy-saving tips are also included with these decision-making tools.

[Vitruvius]

Sadoun, Thanks for your interest in expanding the satellite dish forums. This is a great idea to include discussion on Solar Energy.

Here is a link to an interesting fellow's reuse of a satellite dish setup for solar gain:

How to use what God gave us.

[ashgray2]

In constructing a solar panel typically, it needs to have a south facing roof that is not shaded by trees or other obstructions. There is a device called a Solar Pathfinder that can tell if shade is present on your roof at any time of the year. There's a lot of advantages of solar panel. One is that, you will be able to save for the electric bill, because you have your own source of energy.


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