solar collector
Panel capturing rays
A solar collector is a device that captures sunlight and converts it to usable heat or electricity.
Flat-plate collectors absorb solar radiation to heat water or air for buildings.
Concentrating collectors use mirrors or lenses to focus sunlight, generating higher temperatures for industrial processes or power generation.
The rooftop solar collectors provide most of our hot water.
Distinct flat section
- absorberThing that takes in
- concentratorDevice that intensifies beams
- reflectorLight-redirecting surface
- glazingGlossy protective coating
mounting · tracking · piping · insulation · photovoltaic · rooftop · installation · transmittance
Light-to-electricity converting
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- generationAge-defined peer group
- inverterChanges DC to AC
grid · wattage · volt · ampere · current · semiconductor · electron · kilowatt
Transferred thermal energy
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- conductionHeat transfer through contact
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
temperature · warmth · antifreeze · glycol · BTU · boiler · thermostat · preheating
Capable of restoration
- greenColor of vegetation
- off-gridWithout utility connections
- low-carbonMinimal CO2 output
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
Carrying out a task
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- yieldProduce or relinquish
- capacityMaximum amount containable
- outputWhat something generates
degradation · maintenance · cleaning · dust · shading · tilt · payback · lifespan
Incident power per area
- insolationSolar radiation received
- daylightSun's natural glow
- sunbeamShaft of daylight
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
infrared · spectrum · azimuth · sunrise · sunset · equinox · diffuse · orientation
panel
Distinct flat section
- absorberThing that takes in
- concentratorDevice that intensifies beams
- reflectorLight-redirecting surface
glazing · mounting · tracking · piping · insulation · photovoltaic · rooftop · installation · transmittance · heliostat
photovoltaic
Light-to-electricity converting
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- generationAge-defined peer group
inverter · grid · wattage · volt · ampere · current · semiconductor · electron · kilowatt · megawatt
heat
Transferred thermal energy
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- conductionHeat transfer through contact
convection · temperature · warmth · antifreeze · glycol · BTU · boiler · thermostat · preheating
renewable
Capable of restoration
- greenColor of vegetation
- off-gridWithout utility connections
- low-carbonMinimal CO2 output
performance
Carrying out a task
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- yieldProduce or relinquish
- capacityMaximum amount containable
output · degradation · maintenance · cleaning · dust · shading · tilt · payback · lifespan · durability
irradiance
Incident power per area
- insolationSolar radiation received
- daylightSun's natural glow
- sunbeamShaft of daylight
ultraviolet · infrared · spectrum · azimuth · sunrise · sunset · equinox · diffuse · orientation · south-facing
- green energywind power, renewables, wind turbine, hydropower, geothermal
- heating and coolingheater, furnace, boiler, radiator, air conditioner
- Solar Designphotovoltaic, south-facing windows, daylighting, sunspace
- solar heatingabsorber, glazing, collectors, south-facing windows, sun rooms
- sunsol, sunlight, sunspots, sunshine, sunbeam
- solar heatsunshine, warmth, sunlight, radiant heat, infrared radiation
solar collectorwind turbine
Kinetic air energy converter
nuclear reactor · oil burner · hydroelectric generator · gas furnace · natural gas generator
solar collectorradiator
Heat transfer device
heat sink · air conditioner · cooling tower · heater · cooling system
solar collectorsunshade
Device blocking direct light
parasol · awning · heat shield · reflective surface · blackout curtain
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