Solar Energy Notes
(Book pages 453 and 454)
Solar Heating Systems
_________ system
 Uses an architectural design which enhances the absorption of solar energy without
mechanical power
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_________ system
 Requires mechanical energy through ________ and ________ to move air or water
carrying heat to areas where heat is stored.
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Photovoltaic Cells
 A device made of _______________ cells which changes sunlight directly to
_______________through the release of electrons.
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Solar Thermal Technology
 Uses ____________dishes or panels that rotate with the sun and collect solar energy.
 CSP Systems: stands for _____________, ____________, ______________
 Converts the sun’s energy into ____________ which is then used to generate
____________.
 There are three types of CSP technologies: __________, ________________,
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Solar Lighting
 __________________ collectors focus sunlit into a ________ ________ system to
illuminate buildings
 _________solar lighting combines collected light and is adjusted by sensors
Impacts of solar Energy