Solar converters are devices that are manufactured and used for converting the energy present in light to thermal energy or electrical energy. Thermal power receptors absorb the photons from the sunlight and convert it into heat energy for heating water in pools or for producing steam to rotate turbines...

Solar energy is a renewable form of energy that is obtained from the heat and radiation coming from the sun. The Earth receives 178 PW of solar radiation; out of this amount, 30% is reflected back and the rest of it is absorbed by land, oceans, clouds and air. Only a fraction of the incoming solar energy...

Before discussing solar LED lights, let us first understand what LED lights are. LED is the abbreviated term for Light Emitting Diode which is actually a chemical substance that is capable of emitting light if it is supplied with electricity. LED technology has come a long way from being used as an indicator...

Solar energy typically is characterized in four primary forms: light, heat, wind and hydro power. Light energy Light is generated by the sun as a result of the fusion reaction at its core. By forcibly compacting hydrogen atoms into helium the resulting energy from the fusion process creates various...

In an effort to fully bring renewable energy into the urban setting, Philips has developed a new form of sustainable energy street lamp that is both artistic as well as environmentally friendly, helping to beautify cities while reducing overall energy usage. The latest line of street lights from Philips...