SOLAR ENERGY TRAPPING DEVICES!
Now that we already know how useful solar energy can be, let's find out how it can be trapped!


1. SOLAR PONDS
A solar pond is simply a pool of water which collects and stores solar energy. It contains layers of salt solutions with increasing concentration (and therefore density) to a certain depth, below which the solution has a uniform high salt concentration.


With this structure, solar ponds can collect energy in a large scale, having integral heat storage capable of supplying thermal energy. Solar ponds are suitable energy-trapping sources, especially in the developing countries as it can be constructed anywhere. Below is the image of a huge solar pond:









2. Solar Panels


A solar panel is a device that collects and converts solar energy into electricity or heat. Solar photovoltaic panels can be made so that the sun's energy excites the atoms in a silicon layer between two protector panels. Electrons from these excited atoms form an electric current, which can be used by external devices.
















3. Solar Cells

A solar cell or photovoltaic cell is a device that converts solar energy into electricity by the photovoltaic effect. Individual cells are used for powering small devices such as electronic calculators.














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