Solar

energy is radiant light and heat fro

m the Sun that is harnessed using
a range of technologies such
as solar power to
WHAT
IS
generate electricity, solar thermal
energy, solar water heating.
 It is an essential source
of renewable energy, and its
technologies are broadly
SOLA
characterized as
either passive solar or active R
solar depending on how they
capture and distribute solar ENERG
energy or convert it into solar
Types of solar Energy
Passive Solar Energy
Passive solar technologies
convert sunlight into usable
heat and cause air
movement for ventilating to
heat and cool living spaces
without active mechanical
or electrical devices.
Types of PASSIVE solar Energy
sun Indirect
tempered Gain

Direct Isolated
Gain Gain
Types of solar Energy
Passive Solar Energy
Passive solar technologies
convert sunlight into usable
heat and cause air
movement for ventilating to
heat and cool living spaces
without active mechanical
or electrical devices.
Types of solar Energy
Active Solar Energy
This category includes all
solar technologies that
convert the sun's clean
energy into usable power
(in the form of electricity).
The photovoltaic (PV)
panels you often see on
residential or commercial
roofs are the most famous
example of active solar
power.
Types of ACTIVE solar Energy
There are two types of active solar water
heating systems: indirect and direct.
Types of solar Energy
Active Solar Energy
This category includes all
solar technologies that
convert the sun's clean
energy into usable power
(in the form of electricity).
The photovoltaic (PV)
panels you often see on
residential or commercial
roofs are the most famous
example of active solar
power.
Types of solar Energy
Photovoltaic Solar Power

Photovoltaic solar
energy is a clean,
renewable source of
energy that uses solar
radiation to produce
electricity.
Types of Photovoltaic solar Energy

Grid-tied Hybrid Off-grid

Types of Photovoltaic solar Energy

Grid-tied Hybrid Off-grid

Types of Photovoltaic solar Energy

Grid-tied Hybrid Off-grid

Types of Photovoltaic solar Energy

Grid-tied Hybrid Off-grid

Types of solar Energy
Photovoltaic Solar Power

Photovoltaic solar
energy is a clean,
renewable source of
energy that uses solar
radiation to produce
electricity.
Types of solar Energy
Solar Thermal Energy
In most types of systems, a
heat-transfer fluid is heated
and circulated in the
receiver and used to
produce steam. The steam
is converted into
mechanical energy in a
turbine, which powers a
generator to produce
electricity.
How Solar Energy Works ?

Solar energy is any type of

energy generated by the
sun. Solar energy can be
harnessed directly or
indirectly for human use.
Applications Of Solar Technologies

 Solar cooking

Box type solar cooker,panel

type solar cooker and parabolic
type solar cooker are type of
solar cookers which you can
use it in the cooking.
Applications Of Solar Technologies

 Solar cooking

Box type solar cooker,panel

type solar cooker and parabolic
type solar cooker are type of
solar cookers which you can
use it in the cooking.
Applications Of Solar Technologies

 Solar cooking

Box type solar cooker,panel

type solar cooker and parabolic
type solar cooker are type of
solar cookers which you can
use it in the cooking.
Applications Of Solar Technologies

The Saibaba Ashram at Shirdi in Maharashtra commissioned a solar cooking

system in 2009. With 73 parabolic dishes , it is noted as the world's largest
solar cooking system, cooking for 50,000 devotees everyday.
Applications Of Solar Technologies

Solar water heating

Solar water heating
system is a device that
helps in heating water
by using the energy
from the SUN.
It include storage tanks
and solar collectors.
Applications Of Solar Technologies

Solar water heating

Solar water heating
system is a device that
helps in heating water
by using the energy
from the SUN.
It include storage tanks
and solar collectors.
Applications Of Solar Technologies

Solar Desalination
The salt water in the
desalination unit is heated by
the Sun, converting the liquid
to water vapour (a gas). As it
is heated, the water vapour
rises to the top of the unit,
collects on the inside lid, and
condenses back to liquid as
fresh water in a separate
collection container.
Applications Of Solar
Technologies

• Solar Electricity
• Solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy
either through photovoltaic (PV) panels or through
mirrors that concentrate solar radiation. This energy can
Uses of Solar Energy

It can Solar Energy It is also used for It is used for It give

heat used for phone charging Street Light power to
your cooking home
water
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Advantages
Solar cells It does not
It is cost
are totally require
effective.
silent. maintainance
during their
lifespan.

The Solar cells are long

production lasting sources of
of solar energy which can
energy be almost
everywhere.
produces
Less It is estimated that the worlds oil reserves
pollution. will last for 30 - 40 years. On the other
hand, solar energy is infinte(forever). Solar
energy can be used in remote areas where
it is too expensive to extend the electricity 28
 Disadvantages

Solar energy is not always available It occupies more

when it is needed, such as at night or land.
during peak demand periods.

Its initial cost is very

[Link] are still Solar energy depend on
away in making full weather. If the weather is
and efficient use of cloudy it will not in use.
solar energy.

The manufacturing process of solar

panels and other solar energy solar panels must be properly
components can have disposed of or recycled, which can be
environmental impacts, including expensive and challenging due to the
greenhouse gas emissions and materials used in their construction. 29
 Why Solar Energy?
 Solar Energy is the Clean Source.
 No Greenhouse gas emissions are released into the atmosphere
when you use solar panels to create electricity.
 It is a renewable sources of energy
 It eliminates the use of fossil fuels,which are the primary source
of greenhouse gases and one of the leading contributors to
global warming

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 Cost Of Solar Panel
Total Manufactoring cost of 5x5 cm panel is 400₹

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The History of Solar Energy

1839 1958

Frist photovoltaic Solar panels in outer

Cell is invented space:(1958)

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First solar
residence

1973 z 1999

First solar
energy
company

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z

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 The Photovoltaic Effect and Cell

In 1839,  The first  In April, 1954,

Photovoltaic Effect photovoltaic
Discover by researchers at
cell was Bell
Alexandra Edmond invented by
Becquerel. Laboratories
Charles Fritts demonstrated
in 1883. Fritts the first
He is coated a thin
French Physicist. practical
layer of silicon solar
selenium onto cell.
a metal plate,
creating a  Calvin Fuller
device that
could convert  Gerald
sunlight Pearson 35
 Solar panels in outer space:(1958)

 The first solar panels

used in outer space
were deployed on the
Vanguard 1 satellite in
1958. Vanguard 1 was
one of the first
American satellites to
be launched into orbit
and was primarily
used for scientific
experiments and
measurements.

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 First solar residence

 The first solar-powered

residence is often
credited to a home
built by Maria Telkes
and Eleanor Raymond
in 1947 in Dover,
Massachusetts

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First solar energy company

 First Solar is a global

provider of solar
energy solutions and
one of the world's
leading manufacturers
of thin-film solar
modules. The company
was founded in 1999
and is headquartered in
Tempe, Arizona, USA.

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Effects of Solar Energy (if
or if not used sustainably)

 Electricity from solar

panels and transmission
to the power grid emits
extremely weak
electromagnetic fields.
Exposure to low-level
electromagnetic fields has
been studied extensively,
and there is no evidence
that it is harmful to
human health, according
to the World Health
 Electricity from solar
panels and
transmission to the
power grid emits
extremely weak
electromagnetic
fields. Exposure to
low-level
electromagnetic
fields has been
studied extensively,
and there is no
evidence that it is
harmful to human
health, according to
Effects of Solar Energy (if or if not used
sustainably)
Effects of Solar Energy (if or if not used
sustainably)
 If solar energy is
sustainably used, it can
have numerous benefits
for the environment and
society.
 On the other hand, if
solar energy is not
sustainably used, it can
have negative effects on
the environment and
society
If Sustainably
used
 Solar energy can help lower
Lower energy costs for households,
energy businesses, and governments
by providing a cheaper and
costs: more sustainable alternative to
traditional energy sources.
There are Finally,
several ways implementing
to lower the smart grid
energy cost of technologies can
solar energy. help to optimize
One approach energy usage and
is to use more reduce waste.
efficient solar Overall, a
panels that combination of
convert a these strategies
higher can help to make
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions:

Furthermore, Solar power is

widespread generated by
adoption of converting
solar energy sunlight
can help to directly into
reduce the electricity,
overall demand which
for fossil fuels, produces no
which would greenhouse
lower gas emissions
emissions from or other air
Reduced dependence on fossil
fuels:
Solar energy is Solar energy
generated from can be used in
sunlight, which is conjunction
an abundant and with energy
renewable
resource. By
storage
harnessing this technologies,
energy, we can such as
generate batteries, to
electricity without provide a
burning fossil reliable source
fuels and
releasing harmful
of power even
emissions. when sunlight
is not available.
Job creation:
Maintenance and Repair:
Once installed, solar panels
require ongoing
Manufacturing
maintenance and repair.
and Installation: Research and
The production Development:
and installation This creates
of solar panels jobs in research
and associated and
equipment development,
require skilled including
workers in scientists,
manufacturing, engineers, and
engineering,
If Not Sustainably Used
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issues:
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 During the production
process, the manufacturing
of solar panels can
generate waste materials
such as silicon scraps,
glass, and plastics. These
waste materials can have
negative environmental
impacts. At the end of their
useful life, The disposal of
solar panels can be
challenging due to the
presence of hazardous
materials such as lead and
cadmium. If not disposed
of properly, these materials
can contaminate soil and
water.
Waste generation:

During the production

process, the manufacturing
of solar panels can
generate waste materials
such as silicon scraps,
glass, and plastics. These
waste materials can have
negative environmental
impacts. At the end of their
useful life, The disposal of
solar panels can be
challenging due to the
presence of hazardous
materials such as lead and
cadmium. If not disposed
of properly, these materials
Lead And
can contaminate soil and
Silicon Scraps water. Cadmium Wastes
Passive Active Solar Photovoltaic Solar
Solar Energy Energy Solar Power Thermal
Energy
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Solar Active Solar Energy aic Solar Theqrmal
Energy Power Energy
Passive Active
Solar Solar Photovoltaic Solar Power Solar
Energy Energy
Thermal
Energy
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Passive Solar Energy Energy Solar Power Thermal
Energy

sun Indirect
tempered Gain

Direct Isolated
Gain Gain
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Solar Solar
Photovolt
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Energy Energy Power
How Solar Energy
Works ?
How Solar Energy
Works ?
How Solar Energy
Works ?
How Solar Energy
Works ?
How Solar Energy
Works ?
How Solar Energy
Works ?
How Solar Energy
Works ?
When the sun shines
onto a solar panel,
energy from the
sunlight is absorbed by
the PV cells in the
panel.
 Applications Of Solar
Technologies

Box type solar parabolic

cooker type solar

panel type The Saibaba

solar Ashram at
Shirdi
Uses of Solar
Energy
Uses of Solar
Energy  It is used
for Street
Light
 Solar
Energy used
for cooking

 It can
heat your
water

 It give
power
to home
Advantages
The
productio
n of solar
energy
produces
no
pollution

It is cost
effective.

Solar cells are long

lasting sources of
energy which can be
almost everywhere.
Disadvantage
s
Disadvantage
s

Its initial cost is

very high. We are
still away in
making full and
efficient use of
solar energy.
It occupies
more land.
Solar energy
depend on weather.
If the weather is
cloudy it will not in
use.
 Frist photovoltaic  Solar panels in
Cell is invented outer space:(1958)

 First solar
 First solar
energy
residence company
 The effects of solar energy
depend on how it is used. If used
sustainably, solar energy can
have a number of positive effects
on the environment and society.

Summary of the
topic

However, if not used sustainably,

solar energy can have negative