Friday, November 15, 2013

Free Energy From the Sun?

Everyone has heard of the use of solar energy. We take in light daily and without it we could not possibly exist. Light is both a particle and a wave and travels in a spinning circular motion and it is the fastest thing known to man. 

Learning from our green friends, plants show us that taking in light can be used as an energy source. Undergoing photosynthesis a plant can convert light into glucose otherwise known as the plants energy. We can do a similar process with assistance of solar panel appliances. 

Through the use of a photo-voltaic cell we can transfer light energy into pure electrical energy from light striking a silicon semiconductor causes electrons to flow, creating electricity. Setting up these mechanisms are at first costly but tax refunds are also applicable because the government wants to increase the popularity of becoming environmentally friendly. 

When thinking about adding a mechanism like this to one's home one must first consider the up-front cost and compare it to the exponential savings over time. Overall if your home is in a location where sunlight is prevalent solar energy maybe an ideal candid for powering your home. 

Flow of electricity
http://global.kyocera.com/solarexpo/solar_power/mechanism.html

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