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What is Solar Energy
Radiant energy from the sun that can produce heat, cause chemical reactions
What is Solar Heating & Cooling?
Provides heat for water and buildings using either passive or active systems
Why should you use eco-friendly energy?
So we can limit the production of greenhouse gas emissions and reduces some types of air pollution
What is Environmentally friendly
No emissions during operation
Intermittent
No energy at night or on cloudy days
What is Concentrated Solar Power?
Uses mirrors or lenses to focus sunlight to generate heat, which powers a turbine.
What is an Inverter?
Converts DC to AC electricity
What is Economical
After installation, sunlight is free
Material Sourcing
Some concern over material availability for PV panels
What is Photovoltaics?
Converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductors like silicon
What is Battery Storage?
Stores excess solar energy for use during low sunlight periods
What is Versatile
Works on rooftops, fields, or portable devices
What is Direct Current Electricity
One-directional flow of electric charge
Solar Panels do not emit what?
Greenhouse gasses
What is a PV Cells?
Converts sunlight into DC electricity
How does solar installations change daily routines in rural Rajasthan?
It extends hours for children to study
What is Alternating Current Electricity?
A type of electrical current, in which the direction of the flow of electrons switches back and forth at regular intervals or cycles
In some remote areas, use solar energy what do they use as a solution for after the sunsets
Battery Storing
What is Net Metering?
Sends unused electricity back to the grid to reduce utility bills
What are 2 key local communities ensure their solar systems remain sustainable?
They train locals on trouble shooting and many Families receive guidance on energy manangment