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SOLAR 101 (201, 301, and 401? ) A PATH TO THE FUTURE
Electric Energy Basics Solar Cells Solar Panels Types of Solar Power Systems DC versus AC Inverters for AC Generation (Types and Uses) Energy Budgets (Determining Energy Needs) Practical Solar Systems?
Concepts / Formulas E=I*R Voltage = Current * Resistance (Volts) (Amps) (Ohms) www. kyses. org
Concepts / Formulas P=I*E Power = Current * Voltage (Watts) (Amps) (Volts) www. kyses. org
Analogies To Water Volume = Flow * Pressure www. kyses. org
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Types of Solar Cells Solid - silicon based Flexible - deposited www. kyses. org
POSSIBLE SOLAR SYSTEM LAYOUTS SIMPLE TO COMPLEX www. kyses. org
Concept AC versus DC Direct Current Alternating Current www. kyses. org
Staying in DC Mode Direct Use DC to DC Converters www. kyses. org
Using AC Inverters Standard Inverter Types Grid Tie Inverter Types Hybrid Inverter Types www. kyses. org
Determine Energy Usage Examine Your Utility Bills - KWh Wattage on Appliances www. kyses. org
Some Common Power Consumption Amounts Heating/ Cooling Washer /Dryers. TV. Stereo Fans. Lights. Refridgerator. Freezer. www. kyses. org
Things That Require A Large Amount of Energy (BTU) HEATING. COOLING. COOKING? www. kyses. org
Beware of Energy Vampires Anything with a Remote Control or Microprocessor www. kyses. org
Positioning of Panels Facing South / Clear Shot Use Latitude as Angle www. kyses. org
Sizing Solar Systems/ Growing Solar Systems Inverter Sizes Stacking Inverters Micro Inverters www. kyses. org
SAVING MONEY ? EFFICIENCES www. kyses. org
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SAVING MONEY? COSTS www. kyses. org
SAVING MONEY? RETURN ON INVESTMENT COST PER WATT VERSUS KILOWATT HOURS www. kyses. org
Change / Future • Electrical Energy Distribution • Decentralized Energy Generation • Micro grids • Infrastructure / Business Models
Solar Cells www. nrel. gov Energy Storage National Renewable Energy Laboratory www. kyses. org www. ases. org
Current Research Projects • Edison Batteries • Ultracapacitor Energy Storage Systems • LED Lighting Systems • DIY Solar / Lower Cost Projects
Solar Energy in Kentucky • Legislation • Education • Resources • Codes • Rebates www. kyses. org