THE SOLAR LIGHT
WHAT IS A SOLAR LIGHT AND HOW DO THEY ?...
The sun will be here for the next 5 billion years. Since the sun
is a renewable form of energy, it would be a real shame if we didn’t tap into it
more, rather than just using other resources that the planet will eventually run
out of. The topic of planet destruction is very painful, but the technology has
advanced up to a point where we can harness renewable resources and avoid
draining the Earth up to the point of saturation. One of the ways in which we
can harvest the sun’s energy is by using solar panels. In fact, there are plenty
of places across the globe where solar panels have been installed and are
capable of supplying electricity plants with the “raw material” needed to bring
light into one’s some. What is solar energy, how does it benefit the average
home user, and what can you do when you want solar panels and solar lights of
your own? TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT IS SOLAR ENERGY? As the most abundant resource
on Earth, solar energy is basically the radiation of the sun. Solar energy does
more than just reduce your electricity bills, it also protects the planet. For
every appliance you have in your house, for every gallon of gasoline you use in
your car, for every phone call you make or receive, you consume electricity.
That electricity is provided by this planet we inhabit and, as you know, our
numbers are increasing as we speak. In 2011, the Earth reached a population of 7
billion people. In 2017, we were 7.53 billion. Most of these people consume
electricity and this source of energy will soon come to an end. In consequence,
we have to turn to other means we have and to use other sources of energy that
are virtually limitless and allow our planet to renew its resources. solar panel
and sky above If we use alternative sources of energy, we can reduce our carbon
footprint which, leaving all elegant explanations aside, is translated into how
much pollution we cause with every action that we perform. The reason why solar
energy is so valuable is that it’s easier to come across compared to, let’s say,
wave energy. The sun is above everyone, whether they live in Australia, the
United States or in Africa, so this makes it the most accessible source of
alternative energy today. Nevertheless, there are some disadvantages when you
want to start using solar energy and save the planet. For example, you can be in
a certain part of this world where there are no green energy providers. Don’t
fret, as in today’s day and age, it’s very possible to learn how to make your
own solar panels. The first thing that you need to keep in mind when planning to
install solar panels in your own home is that the cost of such a modification is
very high. In fact, the high cost of solar panels is the main thing that is
keeping people from taking this step toward a greener life. Another important
thing to consider is your location. As you know by now, solar energy differs a
lot from one environment, location and climate to another. If your home does not
have a proper location, with sun blockage and heavy shades, it will be highly
difficult to charge your solar panels.
WHAT ARE SOLAR ENERGY FIELDS?
. Meninstalling solar panels The best way of saving energy costs and protecting our planet would be to aim, green energy providers and consumers together, towards
the same goal. It is much better for individuals and also for companies if they
could receive green energy directly from an electricity provider. Instead of
installing your own solar panels to benefit from solar energy, you could only
have a few cables running through your house and deliver electricity to the
mains. Solar energy fields go by different names, such as solar farms, solar
parks, or photovoltaic power stations. The terms are pretty intuitive: just
imagine fields where, instead of planting sunflowers, people install solar
panels. But are these solar energy fields good? Or is it better for every
individual to install solar panels for his own home? Obviously, it is much
better for a system to exist, a system that could connect thousands and
thousands of households and companies. This way, their electricity bills will be
much lower and the electricity will only come from one source, the green energy
provider. Nowadays, those that use green energy to generate electricity for
their appliances or cars, use this type of energy along with the energy provided
by a regular electricity company. Slowly, but surely, these people will
eventually replace one source energy with another, and end up using only solar
energy from now on. Since no greenhouse gases are generated, using solar energy
to fuel homes means less pollution. Even though it’s expensive to start a
business like this, an energy provider that uses the sun’s energy will have a
high profit in the years to come, immediately after the investment will be
recovered. Solar Panel Array Power Sun Electricity Energy, in field Solar panels
can be placed on large territories and create the needed electricity for entire
villages or cities. A disadvantage would be that instead of raising cattle or
growing plants, the company will use the land for planting solar panels. But
these can be placed on top of buildings or on top of greenhouses in areas where
this agricultural method is used because of low temperatures. If a solar energy
field produces more energy than it is required, this energy can be easily stored
in batteries, which can be used at a later time or sold to other individuals or
companies that are looking to switch to this type of renewable energy. CAN YOU
MAKE YOUR OWN SOLAR PANELS? Vast sections of our planet are comprised today by
solar panels and structures where solar power is harnessed and dispersed to
people and large consumers. Sadly, there happen to be places where green power
and energy suppliers just can’t be found and, as a result, those people who want
to start accessing and benefiting from this type of eco-conscious energy have to
figure out other ways by themselves. They have to design and construct their own
panels and install them on top of their house by their own means. Prior to
securing the panels in a place where people really don’t benefit from clean
energy service providers, you actually have to make them first. Of course, there
is always the option of purchasing them online, if there are no proper stores in
the area. Men installing solar panel on the roof Let’s say you could even
construct them from scratch, you’ll still have to purchase a ton of materials
and parts, like the solar cells, for example. You won’t easily find those in
stores. These special cells can be taken from batteries or you can buy them
as-is online. For example, 36 monocrystalline solar cells will make a small
solar panel that can easily yield about ½ volts. These special energy cells have
to be wired in series. You can expect, in the end, to have a full solar panel
that should produce about 18 volts of electricity. Not bad for homemade! These
energy cells need to be set in a wood casing or frame, which you can easily make
yourself. And if you’ll be placing the solar panel on top of the roof of your
house or building, you absolutely have to protect it from rain by adding on a
Plexiglas shield over it. The power cells need to be soldered together in a
series so the power can be transferred from cell to cell, and then on to the
DC-AC inverter. The drawback of making and installing your own clean energy
panels is that you have to study a ton of information before doing anything
which you can easily find online or in the library. But after you learn all the
ins and outs of the operation, you’ll be able to reap the rewards of a totally
clean and renewable energy source. Bonus: it’s also free power. The great
advantage of using the sun’s energy is that it’s one of the few renewable energy
sources available and it does not damage the atmosphere or to our planet. THE
COST FACTOR 1 dollar bills Although many people claim that buying solar panels
is expensive, they keep on living in these harsh economic times where they do
whatever they can to downgrade their monthly costs. If people survive nowadays
in this severe economy context, they will surely survive the purchase of a few
solar panels. And, in some cases, using green energy that offers electricity is
not even as expensive as many believe. What you have to do is to search for
companies that offer green energy services in your area. In general, there are
many companies of this kind, thus the prices they practice are lower because of
the competition between them. There are a few ways to save some pennies and yet
benefit from these “expensive” technologies. A good way would be to rent solar
panels. The electricity bill will be much lower, even after the first month of
using them. The advantage, in this case, is that you won’t be purchasing these
solar panels, so you won’t have to spend too much money. The disadvantage is
that those solar panels are not yours, but of the company that rented them to
you. However, if you save money on the electricity bill, you will eventually be
able to afford to purchase those panels and gaining full ownership. Concrete
house with solar panel on the roof The government usually offers discounts for
those that want to use the benefits provided by the energy captured from the
sun, so search for information about the rebates offered by your government. The
maximum discount you could get in a situation like this is up to 30% for a
photovoltaic system that meets the fire code standards and is used to provide
electricity for the beneficiary’s house. If renting solar panels is not that
appealing to you, you can buy used solar panels. Most of them are sold by those
companies that also rent them. When a homeowner moves to a different home or
returns their rented solar panels for whatever reason, the company that owns
them can re-rent them or sell them as “used items”. The best way to save money
on green energy is to build your very own solar panels. The advantage is that if
you are a technician specialized in the field, this will basically be a fun DIY
project for you. If you aren’t, this can get a little tricky and, since you may
need specialized assistance, you can ask for advice from people that have built
their own solar panels.
WHAT IS A SOLAR LIGHT AND HOW DO THEY WORK?
Solar photovoltaic powered lamp posts on the blue skies with sun Also known as a solar lamp or lantern, a solar light does what a normal light does, only it draws
power from the sun in order to function, while regular lights require
electricity. Solar lights can have different components, but they draw their
power from batteries that are charged using the power of the sun and have
trapped the energy inside. These lights basically use the photovoltaic effect in
order to function. The core of this type of light is solar cells, which are
responsible for converting sunlight to electricity. solar cells are those dark
panels that you can spot at the top of solar lights. The solar cell is made with
different crystalline silicon layers and chemicals that create layers containing
positively-charged spaces and negatively-charged electrons. When sunlight enters
the solar cell, it powers up the electrons and pushes them to the spaces with a
positive charge. Then, in order to transfer electricity to the battery, the
electron stream is transferred as an electric current by using the wires that
are part of the solar cell. As it gets dark outside and there is no more
sunlight to harvest, the solar cells halt this conversion process. If your solar
light comes with a photoreceptor, it will be able to detect the darkness and
automatically turns on the light. Featured Image - OUR TOP PICKS FOR OUTDOOR
SOLAR LIGHT ILLUMINATION There are two important things to be mentioned here:
The solar lights have to benefit from plenty of daylight in order for the
battery to fully charge. This means that you have to place your lights in a
well-lit area, to make sure there aren’t any objects that could cover the solar
panel in shadow during the day (like trees, shrubs, house walls, etc.) You can’t
expect a solar light to have a similar battery power during all seasons. During
winter, for example, the days are shorter, which means that your solar panel
won’t benefit from the same amount of sun exposure as it does in the summer.
Also, keep in mind that snowfall can set on the solar cells, preventing sunlight
from reaching them. BENEFITS OF SOLAR LIGHTS Naturally, a lot of the benefits of
solar panels that we mentioned in the first part of this article are transmitted
to the use of solar lights as well:
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Using these kinds of lights means that you can decrease your total
costs with your electricity bill. You might think at first that it’s not worth
investing in solar lights, but you will have a great return on investment when
you calculate the costs in the end. These lights don’t use any wires. They are
typically made from a set of lights that are connected directly to a small solar
panel. Everything goes on a stake that you can stick into the ground, but most
of them come with the necessary accessories for wall-mounting as well. Solar
lights can be used in a variety of different setups and scenarios. You can use
lights for landscaping in your own yard. Turn on at night in order to illuminate
the garden/yard, the driveway, the front or back porch, the entrance to the
garage, or right outside the tool shed. They can also be used for street
lighting, in which case a solar panel is attached directly to the pole and
stores energy during the day. This helps the local city hall have money and
power with street illumination during the night. Another great advantage of
using solar lights is that they are really low-maintenance. You will have to
clean them a couple of times during the year, especially during autumn and
winter, when falling leaves and snow can block the solar panel. When there’s
debris sitting on the solar cell, the sun’s rays will no longer be able to reach
it, which means that the lights won’t harness the sun’s energy. Outdoor Garden
LED Spotlights with Solar Panel in Grass on a blue sky background They can make
your dream landscape come to life. If you take pride in how your front yard
looks, solar lights will showcase your plants/shrubs/flowers/trees even in the
nighttime. They are eco-friendly. And this is often an underestimated benefit.
As we’ve mentioned time and time again, switching to solar power is one of the
best ways of reducing carbon footprint and making sure we use natural resources
to our interest and the interest of the planet we inhabit. You will be using an
unlimited resource, which means that as long as there will be sun shining, you
can make energy out of it. They use a wide spectrum and wavelength of light,
direct from a natural renewable source. In terms of maintenance, they’re fairly
easy to keep and fix. But if you want to know more about how to fix solar
lights, we’ve got the perfect info for you! The same goes for learning how to
install solar lights.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOLAR LIGHTS As you can imagine, there
is more than just one type of solar light out there. T
hese are classified taking
into account their destination, their design, or the purpose their serve: Small
Solar Garden Light, Lanterns In Flower Bed. Garden Design. Solar Powered Lamp
Solar string lights are great for decoration purposes. They are literally lights
hanging from a string and can be used outdoors and indoors as well. They can be
hung in trees or shrubs, but can also decorate gazebos, archways, or entrances.
Solar deck lights are LEDs available in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They
are mostly used on walls, decks, stairs, or patios, and provide a very intimate
type of lighting without having to trip over wires. Solar post lights aren’t
just useful, they are also good-looking. These lighting posts can now harvest
and absorb the sun’s power and give you more light so that you can cover more
space with just a single light source. Solar lanterns are extremely popular, but
they also have plenty of different subcategories. They can be used for camping,
outdoor activities, or just installed in the yard. Decorative Small Solar Garden
Light, Lanterns In Flower Bed In Green Foliage. Garden Design. Solar Powered
Lamp Solar wall lights can be mounted directly on the wall and are great for
illuminating house entrances, sidewalls of your home, or even garage or shed
entrances. Solar step lights are very stylish and can be placed directly at the
ends of each step of a staircase. They have a very modern vibe to them and can
be used both outdoors and indoors. Solar lawn lights are perfect for showcasing
your beautiful flowers, as the ambiance created by lights that blend in with
differently colored flowers is breathtaking. Solar emergency lights are great
for using when there’s a power outage. They usually have built-in power banks,
and plenty of lumens to keep you covered in pitch-black darkness.
CONCLUSION:-
Solar power station Now that every eco-responsible person is looking for ways to
be greener these days, more people are considering means to protect the planet
and lead a better life thanks to the natural resources that nature has to offer.
One of these wonders is the sun, which is not only useful at lighting and
heating up the environment, but it can also be converted into electricity thanks
to the existence of a photovoltaic cell. A few years ago, hardly anyone was sure
what these solar panels were all about and the ones that did know, would not
even dream of owning them for their personal use. Things have changed quite a
lot in the past years and solar panels are “the next best thing” that homeowners
can install and benefit from. Solar lights use the power of solar panels that
have performed energy conversion of the sun’s radiation into power that can run
lights. Basically, the concept behind solar lights is to harvest the energy of
the sun using solar cells, which store electricity inside the battery and use it
when it’s dark outside in order to light up the garden, driveway, the front
porch, or whatever place you can think of. If you have really high-quality
lights, you can leave them outside to charge during the day and then move them
indoors to light up a room. So, what are the drawbacks of solar tube lighting?
That’s a topic for another time, but you can check it out for yourself. 6 SHARES
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