Renewable energy is now a more regular part of lives, and innovation will continue to push new solar energy uses that will improve daily lives and contribute to a cleaner planet.
FREMONT, CA: The sun is the origin of all life on Earth, and solar energy benefits us in various ways. The sun generates two distinct forms of energy—light, and heat—which we can harness for various purposes, from photosynthesis in plants to electricity generation via photovoltaic (PV) cells to heating water and food. Let's look at some of the most prevalent applications and benefits of sunlight in daily life.
Floating Solar Panels: Solar farms require a big cleared field to efficiently place and arrange numerous solar panels. No precious land is required for floating solar farms. Floating solar has several advantages. The shade reduces water temperature and evaporation, which benefits healthy ecosystems and creates thousands of jobs in an era of global warming.
Passive Solar: Passive solar is a way for homeowners to collect heat. South-facing windows let in an abundance of natural light and enable homeowners to gather and store the free light energy that enters their homes via their windows utilizing Thermal Mass. Thermal Mass is a material that can absorb, store, and re-radiate heat. Thermal Mass materials heat up over the day. They slowly release heat into the air via applications such as fans and ducts, thereby maintaining a steady temperature in the house or workplace.
Solar Skins: The term "solar skin" refers to a cutting-edge solar technology developed by MIT spin-off Sistine Solar that incorporates unique designs into solar panel systems. Solar skin is an aesthetic overlay that, via imprinted bespoke pictures, modifies the appearance of any solar panel. The device employs selective light filtration to produce a bright image while efficiently transmitting sunlight to the underlying solar panel. Customize images to include corporate logos or adverts.
Solar Fabrics: Solar cells as small as a grain of sand can now be embroidered into the fabric of garments. Solar filaments integrated into shirts, winter jackets, and other types of clothing can keep people warm, charge their phones, and power other portable electronic devices. Additionally, it may be used to illuminate building facades, awnings, and curtains, as well as power-heated automobile seats.
