POSSIBLE WONDERS IN SOLAR

Ranjith.P.K

1.INFLATABLE SOLAR WATER HEATER

INFLATABLE SOLAR WATER HEATER

Constructed of a heavy duty polymer, the

device, patented by a British company, IDC under brand name SOLAR STORE
When deflated, it is small enough to pack into

a rucksack, yet can inflate to nearly 2 square meters for maximum solar energy absorption.

INFLATABLE SOLAR WATER HEATER

Used

primarily for domestic outdoor applications, SOLARSTORE can provide up to 3 full tanks per day at temperatures nearing 80 degrees Celsius. times over, at a temperature hotter than most domestic hot water systems.

Equivalent of enough water to wash a car 18

CONSTRUCTION

WORKING PRINCIPLE

2.VIABILITY GAP FUNDING(VGF)

VIABILITY GAP FUNDING(VGF)

There are many projects with high economic

returns, but the financial returns may not be adequate for a profit-seeking investor.
For instance, a rural road connecting several

villages to the nearby town would yield huge economic benefits by integrating these villages with the market economy, but because of low incomes it may not be possible to charge user fee.

VIABILITY GAP FUNDING(VGF)

In such a situation, the project is unlikely to

get private investment. In such cases, the government can pitch in and meet a portion of the cost, making the project viable.
This method is known as viability gap funding.

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

VGF is typically provided in competitively bid

projects. Under VGF, the central government meets certain amount of capital cost of a project being implemented in public private partnership (PPP) mode.
Potential investors bid for these projects on

the basis of VGF needed.

Those needing the least VGF support will be

awarded the project.

3. PAY-AS-YOU-GO ENERGY MODEL

PAY-AS-YOU-GO ENERGY MODEL

Users pre-pay based on actual

usage of energy
Each payment adds up towards

the total purchase price of the solar home system.

Once fully paid, the solar home

system unlocks and delivers free electricity for the expected life of the product.
Transformation of energy

expenditure into an asset purchase takes place.

HOW DOES THIS WORK

The consumer makes a series of payments, each

of which unlocks the solar home system for a paid amount of energy consumption (kWh).
Once the prepaid consumption is exhausted, the

solar home system is temporarily disabled until another payment is made.

Once the consumer has fully paid the total

purchase price of the product, full functionality is restored and the product is permanently unlocked.

HOW DOES THIS WORK..

4.CYLINDRICAL SOLAR PV MODULE

CYLINDRICAL SOLAR PV MODULE

The

tubular design of module is self-tracking. 360 degree surface allows it to capture more light

Collecting light around a

Consistent power generation

during the day allows the use of a smaller inverter, saving costs and benefits the overall energy yield of a system over time.

CONSTRUCTION
Each module in a 200 Series panel has 195

individual solar cells. The inner cylinder is protected by a liquid optical coupling agent (OCA) which serves as a moisture barrier and increases the active solar cell surface of the internal tube.

ADVANTAGES
Requires no tools for installation The

lightweight panels install without penetrations or array grounding, making this the easiest and fastest to install rooftop solar system yet for older or value engineered buildings, the low distributed roof load is less than 3 pounds per square foot

Ideal

ADVANTAGES..
Higher power-improved light collection makes

these panel most powerful panel yet, especially when combined with a white cool roof
The unique cylindrical design allows wind to

flow through the panels and as a result no additional ballast or penetrations are required in winds up to 208 kph.

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

Panels

employ cylindrical modules which capture sunlight across a 360-degree photovoltaic surface capable of converting direct, diffuse and reflected sunlight into electricity

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

5.DC POWERED SPLIT A/C

DC POWERED SPLIT A/C

This

type of inverter uses a brushless, permanent magnet DC motor with a digital frequency driver that allows it to size itself dynamically based on load and go. On a given day it can be an 18,000 BTU unit or a 4,000, 8,000, or 12,000 BTU unit based on need.

A normal AC unit that has two speeds, stop

By eliminating the on-off cycle of traditional

air conditioners, this A/C is more efficient and it can provide more hours of cooling while using less power.

POWER CONSUMPTION COMPARISON

SPLIT A/C WITH INVERTER TECHNOLOGY

CONVENTIONAL SPLIT A/C