Place the lamp to my specifications shown in experiment design, and centered over the cell. To test the cell, simply take the millivolt and milliamp readings for each temperature. Multiply the millivolt and milliamp readings together to get the wattage. Back to the top Research Report Introduction to Solar Energy Solar Energy is radiant energy produced in the sun as a result of nuclear fusion reactions. It is transmitted to the earth in portions of energy called photons, which interact with the earth's atmosphere and surface.
Solar energy is collected naturally in the earth's atmosphere, plant life, and the oceans.
This collection causes winds, and when wind is directed through a wind generator produces electricity. This also helps produce hydroelectric energy. Direct collection Artificial devices, called solar collectors, are used to directly collect solar energy. Flat plate collectors intercept solar radiation on an absorber plate equipped with a carrier fluid. Typical hot water and comfort heating systems also include circulating pumps, temperature sensors, automatic controllers, and a storage device.