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Solar Power Systems
Solar Power Systems Range In Size, Complexity
As discussions about the need to wean off of fossil fuels become even more serious, many people are looking into alternative energy sources for their homes and business operations. Solar power systems are a popular option around the world for good reason. These systems, however, can range rather greatly in size and complexity.
The different types of solar power systems available include:
• Small cell systems – The popularity of solar power systems to power a single device are becoming very popular. Examples of this type of system abound and include such things as wrist watches, portable radios and flashlights and even camping equipment. This type of solar power system is generally very small and self-contained.
• Limited use solar panel arrays for home use – Home use solar power systems are generally designed for limited use. This means they are meant to power specific systems within a home. For example, a solar power array might be designed to take an air conditioning system or pool water heater off of the electrical grid. This type of system generally involves solar panels on one portion of a roof.
• Self-contained home systems – This type of system is most commonly used in remote locations. A fully self-contained solar power system that can run an entire household or office can provide all necessary power when getting on the electrical grid isn’t feasible. This type of system will generally involve a much larger solar panel array than a limited design. Self-contained systems are becoming more popular in residential areas where electrical access is also available.
• Solar dish – Solar power systems that are created using dishes that are similar to satellite dishes are becoming quite popular for portable use and even in collection fields used by power companies to offset their own use of fossil fuel driven electricity. This type of system involves collection of the sun’s rays using a device that can be moved to absorb the maximum amount of energy during daylight hours. On the portable end, this type of system is frequently used by campers and RV enthusiasts. Larger systems are rather cost prohibitive for individual owners to put in place. Inasmuch, they are used by power companies instead.
• Solar fields – Solar fields are exactly what they sound like. This type of set up, reserved for power company use, involves the creation of a large number of solar arrays to collect the sun’s energy during daylight. A solar field might include stationary panels, solar dishes or a combination thereof.
Solar power systems are showing their benefits more and more. As the limited nature of fossil fuels becomes very evident, harnessing this type of renewable energy is becoming very attractive on the small scale and even in large scale projects.
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Solar power took a big step toward becoming the alternative energy of choice with this week's news that energy from sunlight might be cheaper than nuclear power. The analysis, which comes from a Duke University report entitled Solar and Nuclear Costs: The Historic Crossover, claims that, "Electricity from new solar installations is now cheaper than electricity from proposed new nuclear plants ...
China Tariffs for Solar Power May Match Coal Power by 2020, Xinhua Reports 27 Jul 2010 at 10:43pm
China?s solar-power tariffs may match those of electricity produced by coal-fired plants by 2020 as the country accelerates the development of cleaner energy, the official Xinhua News Agency reported yesterday, citing comments from Liu Qi, a deputy director at the National Energy Administration, at a conference in Nanjing.
Spain gives $10 million for solar power heating in hospitals 29 Jul 2010 at 2:54pm
SIDON: Lebanon's first project for solar power heating at government hospitals was launched in Sidon on Thursday, with the cooperation of the Spanish Embassy. The project was dubbed "Solar Hot Water Projects on Government Hospitals" and the inaugural ceremony was held at the Sidon Hospital, where solar panels were installed to provide the
Power of the Sun, Part 2: Homes and solar power 28 Jul 2010 at 4:22pm
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Solar Power Usage In Malaysia Expected To Reach Grid Parity By 2017 29 Jul 2010 at 6:25am
SAMARAHAN, July 29 (Bernama) -- Solar energy usage in Malaysia is expected to reach grid parity by 2017, said Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister, Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui.
Solar power ?net metering system? introduced 27 Jul 2010 at 2:50pm
A high-tech electricity producing system driven by solar power has been introduced by the Power and Energy Ministry. The new method called ?Net Metering System? was officially introduced by Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka yesterday.
Solar Winners: Power-One 29 Jul 2010 at 5:28pm
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Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., a global leader in the development, design, engineering, and construction of solar power systems for commercial, government, and utility markets in the United States and Europe, announced today it will build a 0.5 megawatt (MW) solar power plant for Mirrione Francesco Legnami SRL, a leader in the Italian timber industry, wholesaler of wood, raw construction ...
First Solar Quarterly Profit Drops as Own Project Development Increases 29 Jul 2010 at 7:28pm
First Solar Inc. , the world?s biggest maker of solar power modules, said second-quarter profit fell as panels were held for use on its own projects, reducing sales to customers, and as the euro declined against the dollar.
Enolia Solar Systems to Install 1.5MW of SolarEdge Power Harvesting Systems i... 29 Jul 2010 at 10:32am
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