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Introduction to Solar Power

By: Anna Peacocks

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Solar energy or solar power is the conversion of sunlight directly into electricity. One way to convert sunlight into electricity is with a solar cell using the photoelectric effect or by focusing the sun's energy to heat or boil water which is then used to generate power. An example of a photovoltaic application is to power the calculator also any other small and medium-sized objects such as the solar cell to off-grid homes.

Solar power is not readily available at all times but we're able to predict to a certain degree of accuracy when it will or will not available. Thus, solar power is generally combined with other energy sources to ensure continuous power. On a larger scale for combined power energy you will see the usage of solar power generation using wind, biomass and solar power to obtain renewable energy.

Due to the vast technologies readily available in the market there are many ingenious solar powered devices out there. If you think you have seen it all, well, they are many left to be discovered. One for such is the solar powered water bottle. What is it you ask? This unbreakable 1 L drinking bottle unlike its counterparts has a built in long lasting light-emitting diode (LED) in its lid. Apart from the water resistant solar panel, it also includes a battery pack. It is able to recharge the nickel-cadmium batteries and can last up for hundreds of cycle on just a few hours charge in sunlight. Basically what it does is to store solar power and convert it to light on top of being your water bottle. The moment you set it in the sun during the day you'll have ample of light supply all night long. You just have to fill it up with your favourite drink and do not need to worry of locating it in the dark ever again. This well-engineered product is extremely environmentally friendly and will make life better and easier.

If you think that's about it, think again. Long gone are the good old fashion security cameras, nowadays you can find motion sensor and wireless outdoor security camera powered by sunlight. Some of these surveillance devices actually detect when there is a movement at certain proximity otherwise; it will just remain on standby mode in order to conserve energy. The system is designed to operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Due to its functionality for outdoor remote video monitoring, they are engineered to withstand the most severe environments. If you are looking for an energy saving security gadget, this should be the one for you.

In this day and age, you can find solar powered motorcycles, automobiles and aircrafts, and knowing the advancement of technology it surely won't stop there. There are plenty of solar powered items and too many to list them all here so if you are interested to find out more you can search for them online. There are websites which teach you how to create solar powered devices from scratch. Not only are you doing your part for the environment it is also fun to start on a mini science project.

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Anna has been writing articles online for nearly 3 years now. You can also check out her latest website about solar pond pump for more ideas how to integrate your house with solar water feature.

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