incident solar energy
1Solar energy — is the light and radiant heat from the Sun that powers Earth s climate and weather and sustains life. Since ancient times it has been harnessed for human use through a range of technologies. Solar radiation along with secondary solar resources… …
2solar energy — energy derived from the sun in the form of solar radiation. Also called solar. * * * Radiation from the Sun that can produce heat, generate electricity, or cause chemical reactions. Solar energy is inexhaustible and nonpolluting, but it is not an …
3Incident Solar Radiation — The amount of solar radiation striking a surface per unit of time and area …
4Solar mirror — A Solar mirror is a reflective surface used for gathering and reflecting solar energy in a system being powered by solar energy. It comprises a glass substrate, a reflective layer for reflecting the solar energy, and an interference layer. The… …
5Solar thermal energy — Solar thermal system for water heating in Santorini, Greece …
6Solar Probe Plus — Artist s concept of NASA s Solar Probe Plus Operator NASA / Applied Physics Laboratory Mission type Orbiter …
7incident light — Light that shines onto the face of a solar cell or module. Solar Electric Glossary …
8Solar cell — A solar cell made from a monocrystalline silicon wafer …
9Solar power in India — India is both densely populated and has high solar insolation, providing an ideal combination for solar power in India. Much of the country does not have an electric grid, so one of the first applications of solar power has been for water pumping …
10Solar panel — Photovoltaic module redirects here. For the heat collectors, see Solar thermal collector. An installation of solar panels in rural Mongolia …
