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A solar collector is a device for extracting the energy of the sun directly into a more usable or storable form. The energy in sunlight is in the form of electromagnetic radiation from the infrared (long) to the ultraviolet (short) wavelengths. The solar energy striking the earth's surface at any one time depends on weather conditions, as well as location and orientation of the surface, but overall, it averages about 1000 watts per square meter under clear skies with the surface directly perpendicular to the sun's rays.
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What is the purpose of solar collectors?
Solar collectors gather the energy from sunlight and convert it to electricity.
Solar collectors are parts of a?
passive solar heating system
How do solar reflectors improve the efficiency of solar collectors?
A solar reflector directs more sunlight into the solar collector. The more solar energy that is directed to the solar panel, the more electrical energy that is generated.
What color should solar collectors be to maximize energy absorption?
black
Why are solar heat collectors used to capture heat energy from the Sun?
Because solar energy is free, clean and almost inexhaustible ! Apart from the initial cost of the collectors, there is no ongoing cost (apart from maybe routine maintenance). Solar energy produces no waste products, and the sun is estimated to have a life of at least 6,000 years !
What are the benefits of using solar collectors?
Well, solar collectors are safe for the world. Plus they save you money on bills!!:} solar collectors-solar panels
What energy can be captured in thermal collectors or photovoltaic collectors?
solar power and solar system
What is the purpose of solar collectors?
Solar collectors gather the energy from sunlight and convert it to electricity.
How do the cars solar collectors work together with the batteries?
How do the cars solar collectors work together with the batteries?
Solar collectors are parts of a?
passive solar heating system
What are solar collectors a part of?
solar collectors are parts of all solar energy systems passive systems dont move pumps, fans, trackers are parts of active solar systems
What do solar collectors solar calculators and green plant cells have in common?
They all use solar energy
What technology uses solar collectors to gather energy from the sun?
This is called a solar panel or a solar photo-voltaic module
Solar collectors are devices that absorb energy from the sun?
radiant
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How do solar reflectors improve the efficiency of solar collectors?
A solar reflector directs more sunlight into the solar collector. The more solar energy that is directed to the solar panel, the more electrical energy that is generated.
What color should solar collectors be to maximize energy absorption?
black
