The organisation of this book is roughly linked to the three lectures on photovoltaics pv, that are given at the faculty for electrical engineering, mathematics and com. Dye sensitized solar cell dssc lecture for eng 230. Alternatively, electricity can be used as the auxiliary energy. It should be noted that transforming the energy sector and replacing conventional energy with renewable energy is. Introduction to solar cooling systems ced engineering. Which magazine solar energy are solar energy renewable solar energy companies ireland solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics pv, indirectly.
The energy emitted by the sun is called solar energy or solar radiation. Basic energy units ev, kwh and toe, energy scenario of the world, energy scenario of india. A general definition of renewable energy sources is that renewable. Chapter 17 solar energy renewable technologies represent an important opportunity, but not a panacea for the u. Passive solar techniques include orienting a building to the sun, selecting materials with favorable thermal mass or lightdispersing properties, and designing spaces that naturally circulate air. Solar photovoltaic pv systems an overview figure 1.
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An introduction to solar energy design fundamentals course no. This introduction to solar cells covers the basics of pn junctions, optical absorption, and iv characteristics. Types of collectors, collection systems, efficiency calculations, applications. Photovoltaic solar energy systems the solar resource pdf. This course gives you an introduction to the fundamentals of solar power as it applies to solar panel system installations. Report on solar energy storage methods is the final report for the research program plan for renewable energy project contract number 500.
Hf radio communication for isolated village of 100 amerindians. Solar to heat solar to electricity solar to heat solar to fuels electricity. The greatest intensity of solar energy is radiated at a wavelength much shorter than that of the greatest energy emitted by the earth. Kinetic energy can be converted to potential and back again, in some systems without a loss of potential energy to heat the amount of kinetic energy that a body possesses is dependent on the speed of its motion and its mass. Solar panels are unattractive and they can damage your roof. Ive seen plenty of other options for solar energy training, but this course is without a doubt the most comprehensive and effective in the marketplace, let me tell you why. Options for harnessing solar energy thermal, catalysis, combined technologies, photovoltaic, and their respective current and projected costspotential, compared to traditional sources. Thermodynamics fundamentals for energy conversion systems. There is no known exception to this lawit is exact so far as we know. The thermal energy input to the heat engine can be from a solar collector or from a solar collector and a fossil fuel combustor.
Energy as this book is on solar energy, it is good to start the discussion with some general thoughts on energy. For each lecture, the powerpoint file is available, along with a fullcolor 4slide perpage pdf version. Swanson electric power industry conference university of pittsburgh november 12, 2012. The greatest intensity of solar energy is radiated at a wavelength much shorter than that of the greatest energy emitted by. Solar power at earth if the earth intercepted all of the suns energy, the oceans would evaporate in 10 seconds. After a short discussion about solar energy and solar applications that students have seen in their own lives, students arrange chairs in the classroom to represent. You will be able to identify the key components needed in a basic photovoltaic solar panel system, such as is found on a house or building, and explain the function of each component. About 34% of this energy is reflected off clouds, dust particles, and the earth. At the atomic scale, the kinetic energy of atoms and molecules is sometimes referred to as heat energy. Energy from wind is acquired through the use of large wind turbines. Module vii hydroenergy conversion system hecs lecture26hydropower energy sources.
Sep 01, 2011 this introduction to solar cells covers the basics of pn junctions, optical absorption, and iv characteristics. Photovoltaic solar energy systems the solar resource. Solar photovoltaic system design manual for solar design engineers, alternative energy promotion center aepc energy sector assistance programme esap, 2003 3. These include wind energy, solar energy, biomass energy and geothermal energy. Though a variety of technologies have been developed to take advantage of solar energy in recent years, solar power accounts for less than one percent of electricity use in the zimbabwe. During the course of giving lectures and writing the lecture notes, i have encountered many unexpected difficulties. Pdf an introduction to the renewable energy resources. Renewable and nonrenewable energy energy obtained from sources that are le resources include wind power, solar power, geothermal ctric power see. Electric utilities in some local areas offer cash incentives some electric utilities offer cash rebates for solar installations. Fundamental properties of solar cells, principles and. In one hour the earth receives more energy from the sun than the world consume in one year. Che359384 lecture notes mcketta department of chemical. Click on the topic of interest to go directly there, or scroll down through all of the topics.
The background is a light color, so printing black. Solar energy conservation solar energy ireland facts aug 16, 2017 myth 2. The background is a light color, so printing black and white or grayscale should go easy on the ink. Present status, solar cells, cell technologies, characteristics of pv systems, equivalent circuit, array design, building integrated pv system, its components, sizing and economics. Lecture notes photovoltaic solar energy systems edgerton. Some energy sources have non energy uses, for example coal or natural gas can be used as a feedstock in fertilizer plants. These lectures are meant for the curricular course, solar energy. It is the earths primary natural source of energy and by a long way. The costs of solar power have been declining steadily and. Table of contents solar energy 1 energy from the sun 1 early solar energy commercial adaption 3 applications of solar technology 3 architecture and urban planning 4.
Solar cells absorb some of the photons from sunlight and convert it to a useable amount of direct current electricity. There are two main types of solar power systems, namely, solar thermal systems that trap heat to warm up. Lecture notes fundamentals of photovoltaics mechanical. Welcome to the complete solar energy course, the only course out there with everything you need to know on solar photovoltaic energy. Despite the considerable distance between the sun and the earth, the amount of solar energy reaching the earth is substantial. There is a fact, or if you wish, a law, governing all natural phenomena that are known to date.
Module vii hydro energy conversion system hecs lecture 26hydropower energy sources. An introduction to energy lecture 1 video due to technical issues lecture 1 has a lower soundpicture quality than the rest of videos. The solar energy is the energy obtained by capturing heat and light from the sun. Fossil fuels fossil fuel energy is derived from the stability of the product molecules of combustion co2 and h2o relative to the hydrocarbon and o2. Solar electricity technical training manual level 1, alternative energy promotion center aepc energy sector assistance programme esap, 2006 4. Solar electricity technical training manual level 1, alternative energy. Performance metrics such as efficiency, shortcircuit current, fill factor, and open. This lecture is a brief survey of solar energy, with focus on photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies. Solar electricity technical training manual level 1, alternative energy promotion center. Chapter 17 solar energy earth and mineral sciences. Nuclear, biomass and hydroelectric make up most of the rest. For example, given policies to address existing regulatory barriers and market imperfections, solar thermal or photovoltaic electricity technologies can compete. Fundamentals, technologies and applications solar photovoltaic pv as power source.
Pdf the spectrum of solar energy is quite wide and its intensity varies according to the timing of the day and geographic location. Kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electromagnetic etc. The fossil fuel can supplement solar energy, or it can be used alone as the auxiliary energy supply when no solar energy is available. Learn solar energy basics from the state university of new york. An introduction to solar energy design fundamentals. Lecture2 introduction to renewable energy sources renewable energy sources derive their energy from existing flows of energy from ongoing natural processes, such as sunshine, wind, flowing water, biological processes, and geothermal heat flows. Lecture 2 introduction to renewable energy sources renewable energy sources derive their energy from existing flows of energy from ongoing natural processes, such as sunshine, wind, flowing water, biological processes, and geothermal heat flows. We will begin with a quote from the feynman lectures on physics. Please see lecture video for example images of each type of solar technology. Module vi solar energy conversion system secs lecture 21. The energy a planet receives per second is the incident flux energy per unit area per second times the projected area of the planet incident flux solar luminosityarea of sphere radius 1 au l4.
Energy production 85% of energy is generated using fossil fuels. Western governors likely to create southwest solar task. This course introduces the technology that converts solar energy into electricity, heat and solar fuels with a main focus on electricity generation. Solar energy, with a focus on photovoltaics, which is the technology that allows to convert energy transported in light directly into electrical energy. You will learn to compare solar energy to other energy resources and explain how solar panels, or photovoltaics pv for short, convert sunlight to electricity. Chapter 2 features and requirements for skill tests and certification 3. The energy a planet receives per second is the incident flux energy per unit area per second times the projected area of the planet incident flux solar luminosityarea of sphere radius 1 au.
Solar energy, the official journal of the international solar energy society, is devoted exclusively to the science and technology of solar energy applications the society was founded in 1954 and is now incorporated as a nonprofit educational and scientific institution. Gg 140 lecture 34 renewable energy open yale courses. The organisation of this book is roughly linked to the three lectures on photovoltaics pv, that are given at. The use of solar power for home, office, barn, etc. Sustainable energy science and engineering center energy conversion concerned with the transformation of energy from sources such as fossil fuel and radiation from sun into conveniently used forms such as electrical energy, propulsive energy, heating and cooling. A number of southwestern states have high solar potential and some have renewable energy portfolio standards particularly, az, ca, nm, and nv and the potential to gain from development of their solar energy resources. You will learn to compare solar energy to other energy. Here are some of the lecture notes presented in the class.