Solar energy is a resource that is now used globally. Companies from around the world are seeing the advantages and long-term cost effectiveness of switching to a partially or fully solar powered electrical system. However, it is important to know what it is you’re working with and how they generate the electricity for your home or business. Solar energy is able to be broken down into to main categories. You have passive solar energy and active solar energy.
What is Passive Solar Energy?
Passive solar energy is exactly as it sounds. It is the absorption of heat and light without the effect of an outside source. For example, when the side of a house heats up from being in direct sunlight all day. All forms of solar energy systems are based off of the idea of passive solar energy. Solar panels make the most use of this passive energy. They stay in the sunlight and absorb those direct rays throughout the day without any outside action from the owner. However, if you wanted to transmit this into an electrical system, then it would no longer be referred to as passive solar energy.
Using Active Solar Energy for Electrical Systems
Active solar energy is the procedure of transmitting the passive solar energy into a system that will absorb and transform the energy into electricity or heat. Active solar energy is broken down into two main systems. Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal. Solar thermal involves transforming the solar energy into an electrical force that will generate heat. This heat would then be used to keep a pool warm for example. Solar photovoltaic energy is going to be that electrical component that will transmit power to the home. Most solar panels are made with photovoltaic (PV) systems. If you are looking for a team of professionals to install solar panels into your business or home, then contact Net0 Energy today!