solar heat
71solar heating — Use of solar radiation to heat water or air in buildings. There are two types: passive and active. Passive heating relies on architectural design; the building s siting, orientation, layout, materials, and construction are utilized to maximize… …
72Solar controller — In the context of solar hot water systems, a Solar controller is a device which ensures that the system works correctly. Here is a summary of what a solar controller comprises, what it does and how some controllers can perform other functions as… …
73Solar micro-inverter — A solar micro inverter: the Enphase M190 in the process of being installed. The ground wire is attached to the lug and the panel s DC connections are attached to the cables on the lower right. The AC parallel trunk cable runs at the top (just… …
74Heat flux sensor — A heat flux sensor is a commonly used name for a transducer generating a signal that is proportional to the local heat flux. This heat flux can have different origins; in principle convective , radiative as well as conductive heat can be measured …
75Solar panel — Photovoltaic module redirects here. For the heat collectors, see Solar thermal collector. An installation of solar panels in rural Mongolia …
76Solar 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… …
77solar furnace — noun a concave mirror that concentrates the rays of the sun; can produce high temperatures • Syn: ↑solar dish, ↑solar collector • Hypernyms: ↑reflector • Part Holonyms: ↑solar thermal system * * * noun …
78Heat death of the universe — For the album, see The Heat Death of the Universe. Physical cosmology Universe  …
79Solar still — A solar still is a very simple way for distilling water, powered by the heat of the sun, especially when distillation equipment is unavailable. A few basic types of solar stills are cone shaped, boxlike, and pit. For cone solar stills, impure… …
80solar cell — noun a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy • Syn: ↑photovoltaic cell • Hypernyms: ↑cell, ↑electric cell • Part Holonyms: ↑solar array, ↑solar battery, ↑solar pa …
