1. Solar PV
1.1. Solar light converted directly into electricity with modules consisting of photovoltaic cells
1.1.1. PV Power Systems
1.1.1.1. Standalone (SA)
1.1.1.1.1. Key parameter is the AH of the battery with a higher lost of load probability (LLP).
1.1.1.2. The Grid (GC)
1.1.1.2.1. Focus in cost and energy production yearly kWh production and $kWh acts like backup
1.1.2. Maximazing the output
1.1.2.1. Angles
1.1.2.1.1. On summer Lat. -15°
1.1.2.1.2. On winter Lat. +15°
1.1.2.2. Panel orientation Depending on where the sun is
1.1.2.3. Sun tracking system-mechanical. The PV Panel rotates in order to get more energy from the sun
1.1.2.4. Maximum power point
1.1.3. Advantages & disadvantages
1.1.3.1. Advantages
1.1.3.1.1. Autonomous
1.1.3.1.2. Clean energy
1.1.3.1.3. Slow degradation of sealed solar cells
1.1.3.1.4. Flexibility in the association of modules
1.1.3.2. Disadvantages
1.1.3.2.1. Inefficient
1.1.3.2.2. Shading and intermittency
1.1.3.2.3. Expensive
1.1.4. Applications
1.1.4.1. Water supply
1.1.4.2. Residencials
1.1.4.3. Telecommunications
1.1.4.4. It can power an entire building
2. Solar Thermal
2.1. Any installation in which solar radiation is used to heat a medium such a water and air.
2.1.1. Technologies
2.1.1.1. Concentrating
2.1.1.1.1. Line
2.1.1.1.2. Point
2.1.1.2. Non-concentrating
2.1.1.2.1. Glazed flat plate
2.1.1.2.2. Evacuated tubes
2.1.2. CSP
2.1.2.1. Parabolic design
2.1.2.2. Seres long and highly polished
2.1.2.3. Parabolic surfaces that reflect and focus sunlight onto an absorber located in a specific point
2.1.2.4. Large scale technology
2.1.3. Advantages & disadvantages
2.1.3.1. Advantages
2.1.3.1.1. No fuel
2.1.3.1.2. High efficiency (Some of them)
2.1.3.1.3. Can be used during either day or night
2.1.3.1.4. Can be storaged
2.1.3.2. Disadvantages
2.1.3.2.1. Still expensive
2.1.3.2.2. It has to be installed in hot areas
2.1.4. Application
2.1.4.1. Heating
2.1.4.2. Residencial
2.1.4.3. Industrial