Solar Inventions and Ideas
Since the discovery of solar energy, it has gone through a lot of
changes and uses which have benefited the people through the centuries.
Solar energy has also passed through a lot of developments and it is
more efficient now than when it was discovered.
The uses of solar energy are therefore many and diverse as summarized
here below;
Solar energy for home hot water;
Solar hot water is water heated by the use energy from the sun. Solar
heating systems are made of solar thermal collectors and hot water
storage.
How does it work?
The solar energy system uses panels to collect the sun's energy which
is connected by pipes to a hot water storage device such as a hot water
cylinder. The hot water cylinder stores the water heated during the day
and supplies it for use when required.
The collector is made up of the absorber to turn the sun's radiation
into heat, a glass or plastic cover to trap the heat and insulation to
prevent heat from escaping. These collectors are of different designs
either flat plate, with a black metal absorber, or evacuated tube type.
Investing in a solar hot water system is a smart solar solution for most
homeowners. This proven and reliable technology offers long-term
performance with low maintenance. A solar hot water system will produce
more energy at a considerably low cost. Indeed, compared to
photovoltaic, solar hot water collectors are more than three times as
efficient at producing energy from the sun.
The solar hot systems may be used to heat water for a wide variety of
uses, including home, business and industrial uses. It can also be used
to heat swimming pools.
Solar energy for charging car batteries;
A solar battery charger is mounted on the inside of a car window
using suction cups, it comes with a cigarette lighter adaptor cable, a
battery clamp cable and 4 suction cups, so you can stick it to the
inside of your windscreen. It’s suitable for cars, small boats, tractors
and other vehicles.
This is a very portable and convenient charging device and helps to
keep your car battery topped up at all times. This innovative gadget
works by using daylight to trickle-charge your car battery whilst the
car is left standing for long periods of time. If you are away on
holiday, or if you second car is not in use, this really is the ideal
way to ensure that your car will start when you need it.
Totally silent in operation it features the latest solar technology,
plus an LED which glows green when the battery is charging. It features
a built-in blocking diode to protect against battery discharge.
Solar energy as a mobile charger;
Solar energy can also be used to charge mobile phones. The sun’s
energy is collected and stored in two rechargeable batteries so that you
can charge your phone wherever you are. It can also be used to charge
MP3 players, digital cameras, GPS and Ipods.
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