Solar Power Even Without Sun
The sun goes down in the night and with it goes the electricity being generated by a solar cell.Of course you can store some of the energy generated in a battery , but that is not cost economical.Now MIT has come come up with a process that may allow unlimited solar power.The essence of this new technology is similar to the process of photosynthesis.The electricity generated by a solar cell is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen gases , which are later recombined within a fuel cell to provide power when solar power is unavailable.
This process uses a catalyst that can work well at room temperature and is easy to fabricate.Additionally this process also also provides an attractive interlinking of two green energy generators( solar and fuel cells) .However there is still the challenge of integrating this into mainstream solar cells, which itself is in development phase.Researchers however add “ This is just the beginning. The scientific community is really going to run with this “. It is further anticipated that this technology could be close to commercialization within the coming decade.
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I heard abou a grid they were considering in Nevads desert that would provide all energy for western US. IS it true?
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Srikant RajanHey Bill,
I am not sure about the generating capability,but Mojave desert in california is being sought after by a variety of solar power developers.Hence the power capacity is expected to be large.For further info check out “Fedral Stay on Solar power ” on this site
Cheers !
Jim CondonHave a need for info on small wind power systems as we have a constant wind source available.Any info would help. Thanks
TateHI Jim, the only solution I’m aware of is from Aeronvironment with their rooftop wind turbines.
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This is great news. I can wait to see this commercialized and getting to the home owner market. As I plan to install concentrated PV on the roof of my house.
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