Institute of Solar Technology Kotdwara

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KOTDWARA, UTTARAKHAND
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What is Solar Energy?
Solar Energy Originates with the
Thermonuclear Fusion Reactions Occurring in The
Sun. The Spectrum of Solar Light at The Earth's
Surface is Mostly Spread Across the Visible and
Near Infrared Ranges with a Small Part in the
Ultraviolet Region.
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Solar Energy as a Resource.
Solar Energy is Increasingly Being Used as a
Resource in The Following Areas- - Architecture
and Urban Planning. - Agriculture and
Horticulture. - Heating, Cooling and
Ventilation. - Cooking. - Fuel Production.
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Solar Energy as a Resource.
- Producing Electricity using Solar Energy.
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Thermal Solar Energy-
Using Solar Energy for Heating Fluids which
can be used as a Heat Source or to Run Turbines
to Generate Electricity.
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Photovoltaic Solar Energy-
Using Solar Energy for the Direct Generation
of Electricity using Photovoltaic Phenomenon.
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Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV)
Photo Voltaic Convert Light into
Electricity. Photovoltaic Comes from the Words
Photo, Meaning Light and Volt, a Measurement of
Electricity. Photovoltaic Electricity is Obtained
by using Photovoltaic System. A Basic
Photovoltaic System Consists of
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Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV)
A Solar PV System Generally Consists of
Photovoltaic Modules Solar Panels". Solar PV
Components are- 1- Solar Panel 2- Battery 3-
Regulator 4- Load
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Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV)
Installed as An Array (Series of Panels), On
a Rooftop to Generate Electricity to be Used By
The Home and Business.
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Solar Panel-
Solar Panel is an Indispensable Component of
This System. Solar Panel is Responsible to
Collect Solar Radiations and Transform in into
Electrical Energy. Solar Panel is an Array of
Several Solar Cells (Photovoltaic Cells).
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Advantages-

• Highest Efficient Module till now
• with Efficiency Between 13-21.
• - Commonly Available in the Market.
• - Greater Heat Resistance.
• - No Air or Water Pollution.
• - Provide Electricity to Remote Places.
• Consumes no Fuel.
• Powered by the Sun.

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Advantages-
- Wide Power-Handling Capabilities. - Little
Maintenance Once Installed. - Can Last a
Lifetime. - Generating Electrical Power.
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Dis-Advantages-
- Expensive to Installation. - High Amount of
Silicon. - Costly Equipment. - Reliability
Depends On Location Environmental Impact of PV
Cell Production. - Doesnt Work at Night.
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So, Why we Use Solar Power?
With the Amount of Solar Energy The Planet
Receives we Have The Potential to Provide at
Least 1,000 Times the Energy Consumed
Globally. On a Sunny Day The Sun Gives Off 1,000
Watts of Energy to The Earths Surface Per Square
Meter.
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So, Why Solar Power?
Sunlight is Infinite, Unlike Many of our
Other Energy Sources. Environmental
Concerns/Reduce Carbon Emissions. Save Money on
Electric Bills. General Interest in New
Technologies.
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Benefits of Solar in Our Home Business?
- Electricity from Solar. - Solar Photovoltaic
(PV). - Heat from Solar. - Passive Solar. -
Solar Water Heater. - Solar Air Heater.
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Current Solar Energy Usage-

• - PV Power Plants.
• - Solar Water Heater.
• Generate On/Off Grid Electricity Using Solar
  Cell.
• Generate Electricity for Home and Corporate.

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Contact Us-
Location- Institute Of Solar Technology
Kotdwara Ist Floor, Ambey Complex, Najibabad
Road, Kotdwara, Uttarakhand, 246149 INDIA Website-
  http//kotdwara.istindia.org/
http//istindia.org/ Em_at_il- istuttarakhand_at_gmail.c
om Mob- 91 96397-42549   Whatsapp- 91
96906-74335
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