solaradvisor Sunshine Duration Sensors: Your Essential Guide Measuring the amount of sunshine is important for many reasons. Farmers need to know how much sunlight their crops are getting, while energy companies use it to determine how much solar power they can generate. [toc] Weather forecasters also use sunshine duration data to help predict the amount of … Read more
What is DC-to-AC loss in solar PV systems? Electric current can be delivered in two ways, either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC). Direct current is the unidirectional flow of electric charge produced by sources such as batteries, fuel cells, and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. In contrast, the alternating current is the electric current … Read more
Solar-assisted Heat Pumps: [Ultimate Guide] Heat pumps are a cost-effective alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems, but they can be even more efficient when paired with solar panels. Because solar-assisted heat pumps use solar energy to help power the pump, they can reduce your reliance on grid-supplied electricity, saving you money on your energy … Read more
Battery Charging States: What You Need to Know Batteries undergo a continuous state of change and discharge slowly even when not in use. Usage accelerates the discharge rate. Charging and maintaining the battery’s charge is essential to preserve its health and longevity. [toc] There are four stages to battery charging, and each one is important … Read more
Pyrgeometer (Precision Infrared Radiometer): Everything To Know Any object that has a temperature greater than absolute zero emits electromagnetic radiation. The wavelengths and intensity of the emitted radiation are proportional to the temperature of the item. The atmosphere and terrestrial surfaces (e.g., soil, plant canopies, water, snow) emit radiation in the mid-infrared region of the … Read more
Pyranometer vs Pyrheliometer: What’s the Difference? Solar radiation is the electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun. Its measurement is important for understanding the sun’s intensity and its effects on Earth. There are many fields that need solar radiation measurements, such as meteorology and climatology, renewable energy technology, and health science. [toc] Therefore, instruments that … Read more
Hydropower: Everything You Need to Know About Water is an incredibly powerful resource. Not only is it necessary for life, but it can also be used to generate energy. Hydropower is one of the oldest forms of renewable energy and it’s still being used today to generate electricity. [toc] It uses the kinetic energy from … Read more
Compact Linear Fresnel Reflectors Photovoltaic cells are typically used in solar systems to convert solar energy directly into electrical energy. Another method of utilizing solar energy is to use sunlight to convert it into thermal energy via some solar collecting process. [toc] Solar collectors are classified into two types: concentrating collectors and non-concentrating collectors. Non-concentrating … Read more
Everything to know about Pyrheliometers Solar radiation is one of the main sources of energy for the Earth. It doesn’t only give life to plants and make the Earth warm, but it is also used to produce renewable energy. [toc] There are many ways to measure solar radiation and each method has its own benefits … Read more
Everything to know about Pyranometers Solar radiation is the radiant (electromagnetic) energy emitted by the sun. It is the primary energy source for Earth and all life. Because without it, the Earth would be a frozen, dark planet. There are three ranges of the solar spectrum in terms of wavelength. They are ultraviolet radiation, visible … Read more