Solar Energy
Direct energy from the sun can be used either as photovoltaic energy -where light is converted directly into electricity-, or as thermal energy, where heat can be used in various ways including generating electricity.
General Resources
Serpentine Solar Water Heating Build Manual
The Serpentine is a solar thermal collector developed as part of a low cost water heating system by the AIDG for...
Serpentine Solar Water Heating Build Manual - Calentador de Agua Solar Serpentín
El serpentín es un colector solar térmico desarrollado por AIDG como parte de un sistema de calefacción de agua de...
Solar Cooking and Health
Solar cookers are devices that use the energy of solar radiation to cook food. In the rural areas of most developing...
Solar Distillation
In solar distillation, water is evaporated and then condensed as pure water. Solar stills are a simple approach to...
Solar Distillation - Destilación Solar
En la destilación solar, el agua se evapora y luego se condensa como agua pura. Los destiladores solares son un...
Solar Drying
Solar drying is usually cheaper than mechanised drying, and more effective than sun drying.
Solar Drying - Ukaushati Kwa Sola
Solar drying is usually cheaper than mechanised drying, and more effective than sun drying.
Solar Energy: A Reference Guide for Users
This manual is organised as a reference guide for those who would like to know more about solar energy.
Solar Photovoltaic Energy
This fact sheet looks at the design of PV cell, modules and arrays, configuration of PV systems.
Solar Photovoltaic Energy - Energía Solar Fotovoltaica
Esta hoja informativa analiza el diseño de la celda fotovoltaica, módulos y matrices, y la configuración de los...
Solar Photovoltaic Refrigeration of Vaccines
Solar photovoltaic power for refrigerators has great potential for remote areas.
Solar Photovoltaic System Design Info Sheet
This factsheet provides a quick and easy explanation of the PV selection process and covers electrical design issues.
Solar Photovoltaic Waterpumping
The advantages and disadvantages of solar water pumping are outlined in this document.
Solar Photovoltaic Waterpumping - Bombeo de Agua Mediante Energía Solar Fotovoltaica
Este documento describe las ventajas y desventajas del bombeo de agua mediante energía solar.
Solar Thermal Energy
This brief looks at the many applications for the direct use of solar thermal energy: heating and cooling, crop...
Solar Thermal Energy - Energía Solar Térmica
Este informe analiza las múltiples aplicaciones para el uso directo de energía solar térmica: calefacción y...
Solar Water Heating
Solar water heaters generally employ a solar collector and a storage tank and provide hot water for washing and heating.
