S.H.
JONDHALE POLYTECHNIC
DOMBIVLI(W)
MAHARASTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
(2023-2024)
MICROPROJECT REPORT ON:
Information search on Solar System for Home
Submitted by: 1539.Atharva lamse
Under The Guidance Of
Mr.D.D.Shelke
In the partial fullfillment for the award of diploma in
Computer Engineeering
MAHARASHTRA STATE
BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Certificate
This is to certify that Atharva Lamse(1539) of Sixth
Semester of Diploma in Computer Engineering of
Institute S.H.Jondhale Polytechnic(Code: 0044) has
completed the micro project satisfactorily in subject
Entrepreneurship Development in Computer Engineering
(Code- 22032) for the Academic year 2023 to 2024 as
prescribed in the curriculum.
SUBJECT TEACHER HEAD OF DEPARTMENT PRINCIPAL
Acknowledgement
We express our sincere gratitude to our Head of Department and our
Microproject guide Professor Mr.D.D.Shelkefor their valuable advice.
We also express our gratitude and thanks to all of our teachers and other
faculty members of department computers, S.H.Jondhale Polytechnic for
their sincere cooperation in completing this microproject.
Index
SR.NO CONTENT PAGENO
1.
Introduction
2.
Solar power plant types
3. CONCLUSION
4.
REFERENCE
Introduction
Solar power Solar energy is a renewable source of energy that is gaining
ground because of the benefits it offers. In India, sunlight is available in
abundance and there is technology available to harness this energy and
convert it into electric power. Solar power panels serve the purpose of
absorbing solar energy and converting it to electric power through the
photovoltaic (PV) effect. Most homes have a roof or a backyard which
can be utilized to install solar panels.
Figure 1. solar power in home
Solar energy is our earth's primary source of renewable energy. It is a
form of energy radiated by the sun, including light, radio waves, and X
rays, although the term usually refers to the visible light of the sun. As
oil prices have gone up and other energy sources remain limited, nations
are increasingly searching for safe, reliable long-term sources of power.
In this scenario solar energy proves to be an abundant energy source
which can be put to use. Electricity generation from solar energy at
present is no more a new concept to the world. Solar electricity is being
clean (pollution free), silent, limitless and free will play a great role in
the times to come in the present energy driven civilization. Solar energy
is useful in many ways, some are as listed:
Generate electricity using photovoltaic solar cells.
Generate electricity using concentrated solar power.
Generate electricity by heating trapped air which rotates turbines in a
Solar updraft tower.
Generate hydrogen using photoelectrochemical cells.
Heat and cool air through use of solar chimneys.
Heat buildings, directly, through passive solar building design.
Heat foodstuffs, through solar ovens.
Heat water or air for domestic hot water and space heating needs
using solar-thermal panels.
Solar air conditioning
SOLAR POWER PLANT TYPES –
There are two ways to use solar energy to generate electricity;
• Photovoltaic type: Photovoltaic (PV) systems converts sunlight
directly into electricity
• Thermal type: Solar thermal plants use heat to generate electricity.
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANT –
The sun illuminates the solar cells in the PV Array, which converts light
energy into electricity. The electricity goes into an inverter and into the
power lines to your home.
Modes of generation-
• Conventional Silicon based
- Monocrystalline technology
- Polycrystalline technology
- Thin film technology
• Concentrating PV (CPV): latest emerging
SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT –
The main principle involved is to focus sunlight on a receiver, where the
circulating fluid gets heated & thereby drives a steam engine to generate
electricity.
Modes of Generation:
Concentrating Type ( CSP)
1. Line Focusing systems
2. Parabolic Trough Systems
3. Fresnel Trough Collector Systems
4. Point Focusing systems
5. Dish Stirling Systems / Concentrating Dish
6. Solar Tower Plants using central Receiver System
Non- concentrating Type
1. Solar Updraft Tower Power Plants – Solar Chimney
2. Solar Pond Power Plants
Types of Solar system
Once you decide solar energy is right for you, you need to consider
which types of solar systems you’ll implement. There are 4 main types.
They are as follows:
1. Solar collectors (aka solar panels):
These are the most well known – the solar panels placed on roofs to
collect and store the sun’s rays.
Figure 2. solar collector
2. Solar hot water
Yes, there are solar systems that harness the sun’s energy to heat
water. It takes a tremendous amount of energy to heat water so using
a lower carbon footprint source such as solar energy is a good
consideration. There are 2 types of solar hot water systems:
Figure 3. solar hot water
a. Active: Absorbs heat and transfers it directly to the water source in
your house. This is the better system, but it’s more costly. It’s
better for areas that don’t get much sun during various times of the
year.
b. Passive: funnels solar energy to the water source. Uses regular
plumbing systems to move water from the solar collectors to
faucets. It’s a simpler system but less efficient.
Solar hot water systems require a solar collector and water storage tank.
The collector absorbs solar energy and heats the water in the tank.
3. Solar space heating
The basic concept behind heating your home with solar power is
the same concept that keeps greenhouses warm. Of course, the
implementation is more involved, but the concept is the same.
Again, there are two options.
Figure 4. solar space heating
a. Passive: This is a simple version which uses south-facing windows
and insulation to collect and hold heat for the home. It then
releases the heat as needed. The problem with this option is your
home could overheat.
b. Active: Active solar heating involves collectors that collect, hold
and distribute heat. There are two active systems:
i. Liquid systems: Pumps and valves transfer heated water to radiators,
floorboards and walls. It may be water or some other form of liquid such
as non-toxic coolants.
ii. Air systems: With this system, an air collector is used to heat
pressurized air that’s distributed throughout your house. Solar space
heating works best with plenty of large windows and very good
insulation.
4. Photovoltaics (PV)
Photovoltaics, aka solar cells, are very good but also very expensive.
With photovoltaics, the cells convert the sun’s energy into electricity
with a silicon semiconductor.
That electricity can be used as your home’s electricity source. But it
doesn’t end here. Get this, there are several different types of solar
panels to consider.
Figure 5. photovoltaic
Conclusion
Solar power is an immense source of directly useable energy and
ultimately creates other energy resources: biomass, wind, hydropower
and wave energy. The energy of light shifts electrons in some
semiconducting materials. ... This photovoltaic effect is capable of large-
scale electricity generation.
The sun is a powerful source that can help our planet by giving us clean,
reusable energy to power our world. The use of this energy is free, does
not create pollution, and if used wisely can help us become less
dependent on other more costly and damaging forms of power. After
participating in this Web Quest I hope you are able to see the benefits of
this valuable resource and help change the future for energy use.
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