solar panels (nr)
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DT117/4 Sustainable Build & Design - Class PresentationsTRANSCRIPT
SOLAR PANELS
Niall Rafferty
SOLAR ENERGY
Renewable energy Sources account for only 1% of total energy used globally
Solar energy is the smallest renewable source used worldwide
The sun provides over 80 times more energy than the world requires daily
We need to take advantage!
SOLAR POWER IN IRELAND
SOLAR PANELS
Simply uses the suns energy to heat water in a dwelling Solar panels can save 60-70% of energy costs in a
general Irish dwelling.
TYPES OF PANELS
Flat Plate Collectors -copper piping system within a heat absorbing rectangular unit.
Quickest Return on Investment (Cheaper)
More visually appealing
There are two main types of solar panels used in Ireland;
Capture more sunlight due to greater surface area
Better Performance in overcast conditions
Vacuum Tubes/Evacuated tube Collectors- A number of vacuum tubes containing a finned-metal collector tube.
The Solar panel system can easily fit into the original service set up in place. i.e. It connects into existing water cistern
APPEARANCE
Solar panels can also be aesthetically pleasing
Installation on a pitched roof can appear almost like Velux windows
Can be integrated into a buildings facade installation
FUNDING
Initial costs are quite high €7000 for a 6m² flat plate collector
system Government grants = €250 per m²
€9000 for a 5 evacuated tube system Government Grants = €300 per m²
The Sun will never send us a bill
WHY CHOOSE SOLAR PANELS?
Environmentally Friendly Zero Co2 emissions
Cheaper in the long run Grants and return on investment
Minimal Maintenance required Practical replacement for non-renewable fossil
fuels Resources are running out
Suitable for Domestic buildings Other forms of renewable energy are not practical
THANKS FOR LISTENING FOLKS