Solar energy sources

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The Earth energy and the beauty

The Earth energy sources - Earth’s energy comes from the original formation of the planet and from radioactive decay of minerals. The geothermal gradient, which is the difference in temperature between the core of the planet and its surface, drives a continuous conduction of thermal energy in the form of heat from the core to the surface. More »

The power of the water

Hydropower, hydroelectric power or water power is power that is derived from the force or energy of flowing or falling water, which may be harnessed for useful purposes. More »

The power of the wind

The wind power is the ability of air movement to do work. Today, wind energy turbines are used mainly for production of electricity. It is a clean and renewable energy source that can produce enough electricity to power huge areas. More »

The invisible power

The energy of the wind is invisible and so powerful that has allowed humans to exploit the surface of the planet long before the discovering of electricity. More »

 

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Manufacturers

Renewable energy equipment manufacturers and suppliers

List of renewable energy equipment manufacturers from all over the world. Producers and suppliers of generators, systems and related products for ecologically friendly electricity divided by energy source.

WIND POWER – Small and large wind turbines manufacturers

Small and Vertical axes 

Large Wind Turbines

SUN POWER – Solar heaters, inverters, photovoltaic cells manufacturers

Solar heater systems

Photovoltaic systems

Inverters, related products

WATER POWER – Hydroelectric equipment manufacturers

Hydropower equipment

EARTH POWER – Geothermal equipment manufacturers

Geothermal equipment

Inverters and related products manufacturers

SOLECTRIA– Solectria Renewables, LLC is the leading U.S. based grid-tied PV inverter, string combiner and web-based monitoring manufacturer for residential, commercial and utility-scale solar projects. Solectria has transitioned its name to Yaskawa Solectria Solar after being acquired by Yaskawa America, Inc. in 2014. Yaskawa Solectria Solar is the #1 commercial PV inverter supplier in the U.S. Solectria’s products include 3.8 to 750 kW PV inverters, string combiners and web-based monitoring for all size solar systems. Solectria is backed by over 100 years of power electronics and inverter experience. Solectria’s three-phase central and XGI inverters are made in the USA using U.S. and global components. PV system owners, developers and EPCs rely on the high performance, reliability and bankability of Yaskawa Solectria Solar.

 

LANTRONIC SUNPOWER– Latronics have supplied quality Inverters for domestic, industrial and alternative energy markets to over 30 countries. The principal business of the company is to design and manufacture power Inverters that convert DC battery power to AC mains power. All products are manufactured with the Latronics registered trademark. With the main focus on high quality customised solutions, the company has adopted a policy of continuous improvement increasing its overall efficiency, while implementing Quality Standards like ISO 9001. The success of the Inverter range has enabled the company to undertake research and development into new and improved products associated with alternative energy, culminating in the emphasis on quality, reliability, and efficiency.

 

SMA SOLAR TECHNOLOGY– SMA develops and manufactures highly efficient PV inverters for all installation sizes and power classes and for any grid specifications worldwide, regardless of the type of PV modules used. SMA guarantees unbeatable quality ensuring maximum lifetime and minimal failure of the systems and solutions. With 40 years of experience and a worldwide installed power of 100 gigawatts, SMA is setting the standards today for the renewable energy supply of tomorrow.

 

SIEMENS – From A to Z, Siemens is the world’s single-source leader of automation technology products engineered and manufactured for all industrial sectors.

 

Altenergy Power System Inc. (APsystems) – The smartest microinverter on the market today — and tomorrow. Remarkable innovation keeps APsystems microinverters ahead of the competition, and puts more power and efficiency into your solar array.  APsystems offers advanced solar technology where the world needs it most: everywhere. APsystems offers advanced, powerful solar microinverter technology for residential and commercial systems. The APsystems microinverter solution combines highly efficient power inversion with user-friendly monitoring to bring you reliable, sustainable energy.

 

REFUsol & REFUenergy – REFU develops and integrates synergistic components for stationary energy solutions and thus offer a common platform for the ‘energy system revolution’. The company bundle its competencies in the areas of high-performance electronics and battery storage systems in order to develop economical, efficient and environmentally conscious solutions. The key to REFU’s success lies in their ability to combine the expertise in controllable power electronics with customer-specific designs and production. REFU is a part of the multinational, diversified PRETTL Group.

 

Analytic Systems – The Company has been an innovative Canadian manufacturer in the power conversion industry for over 30 years. The company designed their first Switchmode DC-DC Voltage Converter in 1976 and today Analytic Systems design and build a complete range of products including Battery Chargers, Voltage Converters, Inverters, Power Supplies, Frequency Converters and MPPT Solar Charge Controllers.

 

Morningstar – Morningstar’s products have been recognized in international solar markets as the most advanced and highest-quality products available. The products exceed all other PV controllers & inverters for protection against extreme environments, corrosion, lightning surges and harsh ambient operating temperatures (common to remote PV systems)—all while delivering more than twice the industry’s average operating life.

Solar energy

LIFE IS THE ONLY ENERGY SOURCE THAT MATTERS

Renewable solar energy

The Sun produces a lot of light every second and it has been doing that for billions of years. Energy from the sun is called solar energy. Renewable solar energy is a resource that is inexhaustible and readily available, unlike fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. It is a clean energy source that can be used pollution free and allows for local energy independence.

People have used this power for thousands of years. Houses have windows so that sunlight can get inside and provide heat and light. The sun’s energy can also be used to heat water and even food. If you own a magnifying glass, your parents have probably warned you about leaving it in the sun. Solar energy can actually make the magnifying glass burn objects underneath it, causing a fire. This type of energy from the sun in the form of heat is called solar thermal energy. We can also turn the sun’s light into electricity. This is done with solar panels. Solar panels are made up of a material called silicon. The silicon is heated and formed into very thin wafers. When the sunlight hits the solar panel, the electrons (tiny particles) in the silicon move and flow through wires built into the panel.

Types of solar energy

Solar power is used a number of different ways, of course. There are two very basic kinds by the type of energy it is converted into:

– Solar thermal energy collects the sun’s warmth through one of two means: in water or in an anti-freeze (glycol) mixture.

– Photovoltaic solar power – converting solar energy into electricity using photovoltaic cells.

Solar equipment manufacturers – PV modules

Solar heaters manufacturers

Inverters and related products manufacturers

History of solar power

The Romans took their knowledge of the sun being a source of energy as they were the first people to use glass windows to trap the warmth of the sun in their homes. They were so serious about the preservation of this solar energy that they erected glass houses to create the right conditions to grow plants and seeds.

While many people were benefiting from solar power it wasn’t until 1776 that the first solar collector was built. This collector was built by a man named Horace de Saussare. His collector was cone shaped and would boil ammonia that would then perform like refrigeration and locomotion. This first solar power collector attracted much interest in the scientific community through the 19th century.