Solar
As part of Global Energy's effort to incorporate a wide range of alternative energies, we can apply the latest in solar technology in appropriate situations.
There are circumstances when sun can be used as the heat source to create power. It's known as concentrated solar power and uses different kinds of mirror configurations to convert the sun's energy into high temperature heat. That heat energy is then used to generate electricity in a steam generator.
The world of solar technology is rapidly evolving. Solar cells, called photovoltaics or PV, convert sunlight directly into electricity. You may have seen them used to power calculators or lights, but they can be combined into modules that are positioned in a way to capture enough sunlight to power a household. Hundreds of these systems can be interconnected for industrial applications.
Super-thin solar film may be the wave of the future. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory say they are close to creating a thin-film solar film that can compete with the efficiency of the silicon based solar cell. The advantage is ease of handling and a less bulky product to work with. Many scientists believe this is the wave of the future because the film could easily be placed on walls, windows and other surfaces. In addition, thin-film cells require less energy to make, which should translate to more affordability.
Regardless of the technology in use, Global Energy Systems has the engineering capability to program buildings or entire communities to take advantage of nature's built-in power.
