Tag: solar energy
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Applications of solar energy
The light and heat from the sun is harnessed strategically using solar thermal electricity, solar photovoltaics , solar architecture and this energy harnessed is called as the solar energy. There are two kinds of solar energy that can be harnessed. One is passive solar energy and the other is active solar energy. Active solar energy…
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Solar Roadways
How many times have we known of incidents where there have been accidents on the road, not because of faulty driving on the driver’s part but for circumstances that were beyond our control? For one, there is the absence of streetlights. Not only is this an automotive hazard but it is also one of the…
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Solar cities: A short & Necessary glimpse
Introduction– Let us first understand the concept of solar cities before moving further. Solar cities are also known as green cities. In a Solar City all types of renewable energy based projects like solar, wind, biomass, small hydro, waste to energy etc. may be installed along with possible energy efficiency measures depending on the need…
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How Living Green Can be Efficacious ??
“Green living” the term used most recurrently nowadays whenever discussed of “eco-friendly living” describes a lifestyle in which living beings are more dependent on renewable resources of energy like Sun, wind etc than conventional fuel like oil. In the traditional sense, living green had always been in reference to the protecting our environment and reducing…
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Solar Power in India- Present and Potential.
In the race towards development and self-sufficiency, most of the countries have realized the need for renewable energy. With many countries having realized their potential have brought in use the various methods of renewable energy, many yet are to discover and implement the methods to generate energy. Renewable energy is a lot preferable in the…
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The Everyday Use of Solar Power
Technology is a tool that is supposed to help us. It is used to facilitate human development and progress. But many times these gadgets that make life easier, are the very same we cannot lead our lives without. The everyday use of mobile phones and laptops are seen as a necessity – when in reality…