Our solar solution

The solar energy is the energy obtained by capturing heat and light from the Sun. The method of obtaining electricity from sunlight is referred to as the Photovoltaic method. This is achieved using a semiconductor material.

The other form of obtaining solar energy is through thermal technologies, which give two forms of energy tapping methods.

• The first is solar concentration, which focuses solar energy to drive thermal turbines.
• The second method is heating and cooling systems used in solar water heating and air conditioning respectively.

The process of converting solar energy into electricity so as to utilize its energy in day-to-day activities is given below −

• Absorption of energy carrying particles in Sun’s rays called photons.
• Photovoltaic conversion, inside the solar cells.
• Combination of current from several cells. This step is necessary since a single cell has a voltage of less than 0.5 V.
• Conversion of the resultant DC to AC.