by Solartron Energy | Sep 16, 2011 | Parabolic Solar Concentrator
Solar energy is not just a novel idea. Brilliant minds around the world espouse the idea as an essential way to fuel our society. Great thinkers and movers see the potential in this technology. From inventors to politicians, scientists and poets, people from many...
by Solartron Energy | Sep 9, 2011 | Parabolic Solar Concentrator
To provide more versatility for a solar thermal energy system, thermal storage can be used to holdover the heat supply for when it is required. While a large amount of heat can be produced from solar power during the day, a large demand for this solar thermal...
by Solartron Energy | Sep 9, 2011 | Parabolic Solar Concentrator
The sun and its radiation have a great impact on the entire earth. Most forms of fuel and energy are derived from the solar power originally. This solar energy is the beginning for the chemical and biological processes on our planet. When fossil fuels and...
by Solartron Energy | Sep 2, 2011 | Parabolic Solar Concentrator
Heating is a major consideration in designing and heating a home. There are many options to choose from. One may heat with gas, geothermal, electricity or solar energy sources. This article focuses on a comparison between two types of solar thermal energy; stationary...
by Solartron Energy | Sep 1, 2011 | Parabolic Solar Concentrator
An absorption chiller is a machine that operates on thermodynamic principles to convert the solar thermal energy to air conditioning and refrigeration. Absorption chillers use a thermal compressor instead of a mechanical compressor. The system operates in three...
by Solartron Energy | Sep 1, 2011 | Parabolic Solar Concentrator
Solar cooling, at first, sounds like a paradox. How can something so hot be responsible for producing cold? Through careful exploitation of thermodynamic principles, these systems utilize solar heat energy to fuel a cooling process. Energy is always lost to the...
by Solartron Energy | Sep 1, 2011 | Parabolic Solar Concentrator
Solar power can be used in many extraordinary ways. One of the most majestic applications of solar thermal energy is the solar furnace. These are enormous installations that make use of solar thermal energy for extreme high heat processes (temperatures as high as...
by Solartron Energy | Aug 17, 2011 | Parabolic Solar Concentrator
Summertime leisure is frequently associated with swimming. Beaches, lakes or outdoor pools all see use in these months of long, warm days. However, also associated with pools are many costs, not the least of which is heating. Keeping a swimming pool at a comfortable...
by Solartron Energy | Aug 16, 2011 | Parabolic Solar Concentrator
In designing a solar heating installation, the entire circuit must be tuned to the specific application and location. Some solar hot water systems have been designed for residential use, providing a household with solar thermal energy for the requirements of washing,...
by Solartron Energy | Aug 11, 2011 | Parabolic Solar Concentrator
In large applications of solar hot water, there are 3 types of collectors; concentrating collectors, flat panels and evacuated tubes. This article will discuss the pros and cons of each type of collector when used in large solar hot water and solar heating...
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