Applications of Solar Energy In Australia

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Applications of Solar Energy In Australia
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Solar Electricity

• Solar cells
• Typical efficiency

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Solar Thermal Electricity
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Application of Solar Cells in Australia

• Production of electricity
• Stand_alone modules
• Grid connected solar cells

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20kW system at Kalbarri in W. Australia
3.8kW solar array at UNSW
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• Remote area power supply
• Communication equipment

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Industrial applications

• Hot water systems
• Cathodic protection systems
• Production of electricity

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Other applications

• Street or park lighting
• Navigation lights in water ways
• Road signs
• Auto detectors

• Solar Cars
• Charging batteries
• Powering calculators, watches

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Advantages Disadvantages
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Solar Heating Systems

• Solar water heaters
• Heating up of swimming pools

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• Different types of hot water systems
• Main advantages

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Example Lake MacquarieDevelopment Control
PlanonEnergy Efficient Sustaining Housing
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Vision

• Lake Macquarie will be a place that practices
  energy efficient and sustainable housing and
  subdivision design that reduce the use of non
  renewable fossil fuels for energy and minimize
  air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Objectives

• Site planning and building design
• Subdivision design
• Energy consumption
• Building materials and practices

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Site Analysis

• Physical characteristics
• Adjoining structures
• North_point and range
• Overshadowing
• Trees on site
• Prevailing winds and sun movement
• Views

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House layout, Orientation and Design

• House facing north
• Small or no windows facing east or west
• Windows shaded appropriately
• Breeze paths identified
• Thermal mass provided
• Energy efficient appliances
• Solar hot water system

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Building and Construction

• Floor layout
• Storing heat
• Insulation
• Ventilation
• Solar access control
• Windows
• Draughts
• Color

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Conclusion