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Solar Energy Fundamentals: A Guide to Sustainable Living

Explore the basics of solar energy systems, from solar cells to practical applications, understanding AC versus DC, energy budgets, and system layouts. Learn about power generation, energy needs, and efficient usage to save money while embracing renewable energy sources.

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Solar Energy Fundamentals: A Guide to Sustainable Living

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  1. www.kyses.org • KENTUCKY SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY • WWW.ASES.ORG • AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY

  2. SOLAR 101(201,301, and 401?) • A PATH TO THE FUTURE

  3. Electric Energy Basics Solar Cells Solar Panels Types of Solar Power Systems DC versus AC Inverters for AC Generation (Types and Uses) Energy Budgets (Determining Energy Needs) Practical Solar Systems?

  4. Concepts / Formulas E = I * R Voltage = Current * Resistance (Volts) (Amps) (Ohms) www.kyses.org

  5. Concepts / Formulas P = I * E Power = Current * Voltage (Watts) (Amps) (Volts) www.kyses.org

  6. Analogies To Water Volume = Flow * Pressure www.kyses.org

  7. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160317145852.htmhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160317145852.htm

  8. Types of Solar Cells Solid - silicon based Flexible - deposited www.kyses.org

  9. POSSIBLE SOLAR SYSTEM LAYOUTS SIMPLE TO COMPLEX www.kyses.org

  10. Concept AC versus DC Direct Current Alternating Current www.kyses.org

  11. Staying in DC Mode Direct Use DC to DC Converters www.kyses.org

  12. Using AC Inverters Standard Inverter Types Grid Tie Inverter Types Hybrid Inverter Types www.kyses.org

  13. Determine Energy Usage Examine Your Utility Bills - KWh Wattage on Appliances www.kyses.org

  14. Some Common Power Consumption Amounts Heating/ Cooling Washer /Dryers. TV. Stereo Fans. Lights. Refridgerator. Freezer. www.kyses.org

  15. Things That Require A Large Amount of Energy (BTU) HEATING. COOLING. COOKING? www.kyses.org

  16. Beware of Energy Vampires Anything with a Remote Control or Microprocessor www.kyses.org

  17. Mounting and Positioning of Panels Facing South / Clear Shot Use Latitude as Angle www.kyses.org

  18. Sizing Solar Systems/ Growing Solar Systems Inverter Sizes Stacking Inverters Micro Inverters www.kyses.org

  19. SAVING MONEY ? • EFFICIENCES www.kyses.org

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