One of the largest solar power generators in the world is the SEGS (Solar Energy Generating Systems) which are located in the Mojave Desert of California. Consisting of nine huge solar power plants their total installed capacity is 354 MW. Around 90% of the electricity output is generated by the sunlight and natural gas is used only when the sunlight is insufficient to meet the power demand. » Read more: The CSP Solar Power Plants
Archive for July, 2009
The CSP Solar Power Plants
July 24th, 2009Solar Shingles
July 17th, 2009Solar shingles are photovoltaic cells with a conventional look of asphalt shingles. The latest development of solar shingles technology results in thin film solar cells that match the size and flexibility of conventional shingles. They are getting more people’s attention because of their almost invisible appearance. If you’d like to give them a try please be sure that you are aware of these points below. » Read more: Solar Shingles
Solar Oven
July 10th, 2009Sun energy can be used directly to cook your meals. Solar oven, a.k.a. solar cooker works in countries with sunny and dry season. The closer you are living to the equator the better it will work. Unlike the solar heating panels solar ovens need no high technology to manufacture so they are not expensive and enable a lot of people to use them. » Read more: Solar Oven
Deep Cycle Battery vs. Starter Battery
July 4th, 2009The electricity generated from your home solar panels can be stored either in car batteries or solar batteries. Storing electricity is just a normal charging process and as long as the charger’s DC voltage meets the batteries charging requirement the batteries will be charged without any problems. » Read more: Deep Cycle Battery vs. Starter Battery
