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Solar irradiance is a magnitude that indicates the power received from solar radiation per unit area. What is the difference with solar irradiation?

Find out how solar radiation spreads in the atmosphere and on the earth's surface depending on the type of radiation.

Solar fluctuations are variations in the amount of radiation emitted by the Sun, characterizes changes over time, its spectral distribution and the phenomena that accompany these changes.

The solar maximums and minimums are the times when the Sun has a greater and lesser solar activity respectively within a solar cycle.

The solar radiation that reaches the Earth is divided into different types of radiation: direct, indirect and infrared. How are measurements made for each one of them?

The pros and cons of solar energy. We analyze its advantages and limitations in terms of costs, environment, and efficiency compared to other energy sources.

• Advantages of Solar Energy

  Analysis of the multiple advantages of solar energy. We list the main benefits that we are awarded with some examples.

Analysis of the disadvantages of solar energy compared to other sources of energy. The characteristics of an installation could imply that a facility would not be viable in certain cases.

List and description of some examples of the use of solar energy on a daily basis to obtain electricity and heat.

A solar panel is a device for harnessing solar energy. There are solar panels to obtain electricity or thermal energy.

• Hybrid Solar Panel

  A hybrid solar panel allows the solar energy to be converted part into electrical energy and part into thermal energy.

Active solar energy are systems that take advantage of solar radiation using mechanical or electrical elements to improve performance.

• Example of Active Solar Energy

  A solar thermal power plant is an example of active solar energy. Find out what external active systems you need to function.

Hybrid solar system is a photovoltaic system that includes other sources that generate electricity. These sources can be diesel or wind generators.

Active solar heating systems use solar energy to heat a fluid and then transfer the solar heat directly to the interior space or to a storage system for later use.

Passive solar energy is a technique to design buildings taking advantage of solar energy without transforming artificially.

• Bioclimatic Architecture

  Bioclimatic architecture is a type of ecological construction more sustainable with the environment and reduces energy consumption in a natural way.

• Bioclimatic Strategies

  In architecture there are strategies to take advantage of natural resources to obtain thermal comfort in a home and reduce electricity consumption.

Systems to consider for heat transfer in a passive solar energy installation. Mechanisms for the transmission of heat by conduction, convection and radiation.

Strategies and inventions created by mankind for the use of solar energy throughout history.

Thermal solar and photovoltaic energy share the same energy source but there are several differences between them. Which system is better?

Photovoltaic solar energy consists of the direct transformation of solar radiation into electrical energy. Explanation of the two types of photovoltaic systems.

• Photovoltaic Effect

  The photovoltaic effect is the effect that allows transforming solar energy into electrical energy through photovoltaic cells.

• Photons

  Photons are the particles that carry energy in the different forms of electromagnetic radiation.

Applications in which the use of photovoltaic solar energy in different fields. Examples of photovoltaic installations in isolated systems.

• Luminescent Solar Concentrator

  Luminescent solar concentrators capture solar radiation over a large area to generate electricity cheaply and efficiently.

Electric water heaters and electric water heaters are two devices whose function is to heat water for the home using electricity.

Description of the main parts that make up a photovoltaic system. Components of off-grid and grid-connected systems with descriptions.

• PV Solar Panel

  A photovoltaic solar panel is an element designed to convert solar energy into electricity. Types and characteristics of photovoltaic panels.

• Solar Cells and Photodiodes

  Find out what are solar cells and photodiodes and their differences. Description of their composition and operation principles.

• Types of Solar Cells

  There are different types of solar cells depending on the nature and characteristics of the materials used. The most common type is the crystalline silicon cell.

A thin film solar cell is a second generation solar cell that is made by depositing one or more thin layers.

Silicon is a chemical element with excellent semiconductor properties. It is a component widely used in photovoltaic panels.

• Polycrystalline Silicon

  Polycrystalline silicon is a material that is used to make solar panels and in electronics. Here we explain it to you.

Monocrystalline silicon is the material used to make photovoltaic cells. It has a great ability to absorb radiation.

There are several types of photovoltaic solar panels. The most common types are monocrystalline photovoltaic panels, polycrystalline solar panels, and thin-film solar panels.

A photovoltaic panel is made up of, in addition to photovoltaic cells, a set of elements to give it robustness and functionality.

Optimization of the inclination, orientation and location of photovoltaic solar panels and solar collectors in a solar installation to maximize the use of renewable energy.

Solar panels efficiency is the percentage of solar energy that is transformed into electrical energy. What does it depend on? How can it be improved?

Solar panel peak power is the maximum electrical power that a photovoltaic panel can generate under certain conditions.

Solar batteries accumulate the energy generated in photovoltaic panels. Operating principle and types of batteries.

Power inverters transform direct current into alternating current and are used in photovoltaic solar energy systems.

The solar charge controller regulates the charging and discharging process of solar batteries, improving efficiency and safety.

A solar tracker is a device that orients the solar panels to the Sun. Advantages and disadvantages of these solar systems.

The system balance represents the components of a solar photovoltaic system with the exception of the photovoltaic modules.

Grid-connected PV systems have the possibility of selling the surplus energy generated to the electricity company.

• Diagram and Components

  Components and diagram of a photovoltaic solar energy installation connected to the electricity grid. Photovoltaic panels, power inverters and meters.

Off-grid solar systems are solar power facilities that do not have access to the electricity grid. All the energy generated is for own consumption.

• Electric Accumulators

  Electric accumulators are responsible for storing the energy generated by photovoltaic panels to be able to supply when necessary.

A solar photovoltaic power plant is a set of solar installations destined to generate electricity through solar radiation.

• The Largest Plants in the World

  Description and characteristics of the largest photovoltaic plants in the world. India, China and the United States are the undisputed leaders.

Floating solar power plants are photovoltaic plants installed in water. The main floating plants are located in India and China.

Solar thermal energy converts solar energy into thermal energy. It is used to obtain hot water or electricity in large power plants.

• Solar Thermal Applications

  Discover 8 examples of solar thermal energy applications. Domestic hot water, concentrated solar power systems, and much more.

• Domestic Hot Water

  The use of solar energy to obtain domestic hot water is one of the most efficient resources to save energy. Find out how it works.

The generation of fuel through solar energy is a technique based on generating chemical reactions using solar radiation.

The profitability of a thermal solar energy installation depends on the calculation of factors such as solar availability or dimensioning.

A solar heater is a device that uses solar energy to heat water. It is mainly used to obtain hot water for domestic use.

• Forced Circulation Solar System

  Forced circulation solar water heaters are solar thermal energy installations in which a water pump is needed for the circulation of water.

Thermosiphon systems present a natural circulation of the working fluid based on convection in fluids at different temperatures.

Solar thermoelectric power allows the generation of electrical energy using solar energy. Solar radiation is transformed into heat and later into electricity.

• High-temperature Solar Power Plants

  How high-temperature solar power plants work, technologies used, and the five world's largest solar thermal plants.

A solar thermal power plant is an industrial facility in which solar radiation is used to generate electricity.

Looking for ways to develop sustainable energy is a priority. Here, you will learn what concentrated solar power is and why it's an important part of our future.

The components that a solar thermal energy system needs in order to work. The main ones are solar collectors, a heat exchanger and an accumulator.

• Solar Thermal Collectors

  The solar thermal collector is the component of a solar thermal facility responsible for capturing the heat that comes from solar radiation.

• Flat Plate Collector

  A flat plate collector is a kind of solar panel. Its function is to transform solar energy into heat.

Parabolic solar collectors are specially designed to obtain high temperatures. Find out how they work and what they are used for.

An evacuated tube solar collector is a set of cylindrical tubes with better performance than the flat solar collector.

A solar accumulator is an element in charge of storing the energy obtained through solar energy for when it is necessary to use it.

A heat exchanger is a device designed to transfer heat between two media that are separated by a barrier or that are in contact.

A solar concentrator is a device that concentrates solar radiation at one point. It is mainly used in solar thermal energy installations.

A heliostat is a device used to direct and concentrate the Sun's rays. Description of its use, the advantages in solar plants and its design.

Low-temperature solar thermal energy takes advantage of solar energy to obtain temperatures below 65ºC. How and what is it used for?

• Thermodynamic Solar Energy

  Thermodynamic solar energy is a combination of aerothermal and thermal solar energy that increases the performance of the solar installation.

Medium temperature solar thermal energy is used in applications that require temperatures between 100ºC and 400ºC.

A solar furnace is a structure that concentrates solar radiation to produce high temperatures using concave mirrors.

The solar system is the star system that composed by the Sun and the objects that orbit around it. How it was formed, and the main features.

• The Sun

  The Sun is the main source of energy on Earth. Characteristics and data. Internal structure. And how is the sun's energy generated?

• Structure of the Sun

  The structure of the Sun is made up of 6 layers differentiated between internal and external layers. The outer layers make up the solar atmosphere.

• Inner Layers of the Sun

  The internal structure of the Sun is responsible for generating energy. It is made up of three layers or zones.

The Sun is made up of 3 inner layers. The photosphere is the layer closest to the nucleus, the chromosphere and the chronoa which is the outermost layer.

The Sun is the source of energy that allows life on Earth. In addition, it plays a fundamental role in the rotation of the Earth within the solar system.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun causing the sun to be covered.

The solar system is made up of 8 planets divided into the inner planets and the outer planets. Brief description of each of them.

Earth is the planet where we live. It is the third in the solar system and the only one that meets the necessary conditions for life.

• Layers of the Earth

  The Earth is made up of 3 inner layers. Description of the essential characteristics of each one of them.

• Atmosphere

  The atmosphere is a set of layers of gases that surround the Earth. Its existence is of vital importance for life on the planet.

The atmosphere is a layer of gases that surrounds the surface of the Earth. These gases are divided into so-called layers with different characteristics.

• Troposphere

  The troposphere is the layer closest to the earth's surface. Therefore, it is the layer in which living beings live.

The stratosphere is the second layer of the Earth's atmosphere between the troposphere and the mesosphere. It has a thickness of 30 km.

The ozone layer is the part of Earth's atmosphere with high ozone levels. This layer prevents the entrance of most of the solar radiation, which allows life.

The Earth's magnetic field is the magnetic field generated by the internal activity of the Earth—description of the layer responsible for it.

• Magnetic Field

  A magnetic field is a field of force produced by moving electrical charges. Explanation with examples.

The imaginary lines on Earth are lines drawn on the planisphere map creating a defined grid used to locate any planet point.

The term climate change refers to variations in Earth's climate of one or more years. What causes it and what consequences does it have.

• What Is the Greenhouse Effect?

  The greenhouse effect allows solar radiation to pass through the atmosphere of a planet but makes it difficult to release thermal energy from it.

Global warming is the process of gradually increasing the temperature of planet Earth. The main cause is the increase in greenhouse gases.

Photosynthesis is a chemical process that converts carbon dioxide into organic compounds, especially using the energy of solar radiation.

• Stages of Photosynthesis

  Photosynthesis is the way plants convert solar energy into nutrients. This process is carried out in two stages.

The average distance from the Sun to the Earth is about 150 million km. However, this distance varies as it orbits the Sun.

Energy sources are the resources available to man that are used to generate electricity, work or heat.

• Renewable Energy

  Renewable energies come from inexhaustible natural sources. Advantage. Types of renewable resources and examples.

• Geothermal Energy

  Geothermal energy is a renewable energy that takes advantage of the heat in the inner layers of the earth. It is a clean, efficient and constant energy.

• Geothermal

  Geothermal energy is the discipline that studies the set of natural phenomena involved in the production and transfer of heat or thermal energy from the interior of the Earth.

The uses of geothermal energy can be divided into three main fields: the direct use of heat, heating and cooling and the generation of electricity.

• Geothermal Heat Pump

  The geothermal heat pump is an air conditioning and heating system for buildings that exploits the heat from the ground.

Obtaining power through geothermal energy. The geometric power plants convert the heat inside the earth into electricity.

Geothermal energy is energy obtained from the heat stored inside the Earth. Its use implies certain advantages and disadvantages.

• Advantages

  Geothermal energy has certain advantages compared to other renewable and non-renewable energy sources.

Geothermal energy, despite being a renewable energy, has certain drawbacks in different aspects.

The origin of terrestrial heat is the sum of physical and chemical processes that take place inside it. Processes and types of deposits.

A geothermal power plant is a facility where electricity is generated by geothermal energy, that is, heat energy inside the Earth.

Wind energy is a renewable energy whose origin is the wind. It transforms the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity.

• Advantages and Disadvantages

  Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of using wind energy compared to other sources of renewable or non-renewable energy.

• Disadvantages of Wind Energy

  Analysis of the disadvantages of wind energy, energy and environmental disadvantages.

A wind turbine is a machine for converting the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy. Description and types of windmills.

• Wind Turbine Parts

  Parts of a wind turbine and its basic characteristics. Operation of the most important components of windmills.

Hydropower takes advantage of the force of water to obtain energy. How do you get it? We explain it to you with real examples.

• Hydroelectric Power

  We explain how hydroelectric power works. How important are dams to generate electricity? What are the methods to get electricity from water power?

A hydropower plant is a facility designed to generate electricity by dropping a volume of water from a certain height.

A mini-hydro power plant is a power plant, which works by means of hydraulic energy with a reduced installed power.

Water turbines allow the force of water to be converted into mechanical energy. Discover the different hydraulic turbine designs and how they work.

• Kaplan Turbine

  The Kaplan turbine is an ideal hydraulic turbine for small heads and with large flows. Here we explain why it has such a high performance.

The Francis turbine is a hydraulic turbine that combines both radial flow and axial flow concepts. It is the type of turbine most used in hydroelectric plants.

A Pelton turbine is a hydraulic turbine. It is one of the most efficient turbines of the types of turbines used in hydroelectric power plants.

Find out the advantages and disadvantages of hydraulic energy. Is it really a clean and sustainable energy source?

Evolution of hydraulic energy throughout history. From the Persian empire to the present with the development of hydraulic turbines.

Biomass is made up of biological waste (plants, animals and algae). Find out what it is for and how you can get energy from it.

Tidal energy is the energy obtained from the movements of the water caused by the tides. It is a renewable, clean and expanding source of energy.

Wave power is the energy produced by the movement of the waves and the capture to apply it to carry out useful work.

Blue energy is the energy that comes from osmosis. Such a difference can be used in places where fresh water flows into the sea.

Non-renewable energy is energy generated through an exhaustible energy source. For example, fossil fuels and nuclear energy.

• Fossil Fuels

  Fossil fuels are those fuels caused by the partial decomposition of organic matter millions of years ago. Coal, oil and natural gas

• Petroleum

  Petroleum is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years. Its calorific value is used mainly as fuel for transport and industry.

• Petroleum Formation

  Petroleum is a derivative of old fossilized organic materials and algae. We explain petroleum formation step by step.

Petroleum products are obtained from crude oil. This article explains the different products created and what they are for.

Coal is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock. It is used as fossil fuel for its high calorific value.

Natural gas is a fossil fuel. It is made up of a mixture of hydrocarbons. It has a very high calorific value.

Fossil energy is energy that comes from the combustion of fossil fuels. It is a non-renewable energy source.

Fracking is the exploitation of the pressure of a fluid, to create propagate a fracture in the subsoil for the extraction of oil or gas.

A thermal power plant is a plant that generates electricity by transforming heat. Fossil fuels are normally used as a heat source.

• Conventional Thermal Power Plants

  Steam power plants are power plants that use a heat source to generate electricity using steam.

Petrochemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the transformation of crude oil and natural gas.

Biofuels are fuels obtained from biomass or organic waste. They are also called biofuels or agrofuels.

• Generations of Biofuels

  The different generations of biofuels indicate the evolution that the production of this energy resource has had over time.

Biofuels are used to generate different types of liquid fuels. In this section we analyze the pros and cons of each of them.

Uranium is the major nuclear fuel used in nuclear power stations. It is a mineral extracted from the Earth that cannot be regenerated.

Clean energies are energy sources that do not generate polluting elements for the environment.

Sustainable development encompasses all actions that allow economic and social development in human activities without compromising the future.

Electricity is the form of energy due to the movement of electrons or gates. Learn in a simple way how electrical energy is transmitted.

• Types of Electricity

  Electricity is due to the presence and flow of electrical charges. Depending on whether the loads are moving or not, there are two types: static and dynamic.

• Static Electricity

  Static electricity is the passage of electrons from one material to another. This transfer usually occurs by heat. Examples.

Electric current is the flow or movement of electrical charges, usually through a wire or any other conductive material.

• Types of Electric Current

  The types of electric current are the different ways by which electric charges can move through a conductor.

• Alternating Current

  Alternating current is a type of current characterized by changing over time, either in intensity or in direction, at regular intervals.

• History of Alternating Current

  How alternating current was discovered and how it was imposed on direct current for the distribution of electricity.

Direct current is a type of electrical current where the direction of movement of the flow of electrical does not charge its direction.

A three-phase system indicates a combined system of 3 alternating current circuits that have the same frequency.

A single-phase transformer is an electrical device that allows the voltage of a single-phase current to be varied.

Electric charge is the property that certain particles have to be a source of electromagnetic fields. Types and characteristics of loads.

Current intensity is the electrical charge that passes through a section of the conductor in a unit of time. In the SI of measures it is expressed in amps.

• Ampere

  The ampere is the base unit of the international measurement system that is used to measure the intensity of electric current.

The Ampere-hour Ah and the milliampere-hours mAh are the units used to specify the charge capacity of a battery.

The voltage or electrical potential difference indicates the difference in electrical voltage between two points in an electrical circuit.

• Volt. Tension Unit

  The volt is the unit of electrical potential of the international measurement system. It is the tension between two points of a conductor.

The rated voltage is the specific potential difference for which an electrical installation or equipment is designed.

Electric power is the amount of energy delivered or absorbed by an element in a given time.

• Unit Power: Watt

  The watt is the unit of electrical power, it measures the energy per unit of a second. One watt equals one July per second.

The kilowatt is a unit of power equivalent to 1000 watts. The watt is the unit of international system, equivalent to one joule per second.

Electricity generation is the process of generating electricity from primary energy sources usually with the help of generators.

• Electric Generator

  An electric generator is a device designed to produce electricity from mechanical energy. How it works and types of generators.

An electrical power plant is a facility capable of generating and supplying electricity. Find out what types of exchanges exist and how they work.

An electrical circuit is a system formed by a set of interconnected electrical elements. Find out how it works.

• Types of Electrical Circuits

  Classification of the different types of electrical circuits by type of electrical current and by connection.

The generator of an electric circuit is a device capable of creating a difference in electric potential at its terminals.

• Galvanic Cell

  A galvanic cell or voltaic cell is an electrochemical cell that obtains an electrical current from chemical energy.

Electric current flows through electrical cables. We explain the characteristics of the cables, what types exist and the colors used.

An electrical conductor is a material in which electrons can pass well. For example, electrical cables are constructed from conductors of electricity.

An electrical resistance is an element of an electrical circuit that hinders the passage of electrical current. Find out what happens and what it is used for.

A capacitor is an electronic component that stores and releases electricity in an electrical circuit. Explanation of how it works and what they are for.

An electric field is a force field generated in space by the presence of electric charges or a time-varying magnetic field.

Laws and theorems developed throughout history to study and understand how an electric current acts in a circuit.

• Ohm's Law

  Ohm's law is a formula used in electricity to relate current, voltage, and electrical resistance.

Joule's law is a physical law that expresses the relationship between the heat generated and the electrical current that passes through a conductor over time.

Ampère's law is one of the fundamental laws of classical electrodynamics. This law relates the intensity of current to the magnetic field.

Coulomb's law establishes the force exerted by two electric charges separated by a certain distance from each other. Description with examples.

Faraday's law expresses the appearance of a voltage in an electric circuit, when the latter is stationary in a magnetic field.

• Faraday Cage

  A Faraday cage is a cage-like structure that prevents static electric fields from penetrating inside.

Faraday was an accomplished scientist with numerous contributions in the fields of chemistry, electricity, and electromagnetism.

The flux of an electric field through a closed surface is the ratio of the charge within the surface divided by the dielectric constant of the medium.

Watt's law is a law of electricity that relates electrical power to voltage and current in an electrical circuit or appliance.

Lenz law states that the direction of the induced current is always such that it opposes the cause of the one it generates.

Thermodynamics studies the movement of heat between a physical system. This study is determined by thermodynamic principles.

• Laws of Thermodynamics

  Thermodynamics is based primarily on a set of four universally valid laws when applied to thermodynamic systems.

• Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

  The zeroth law of thermodynamics states that when two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with a third, they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.

First law of thermodynamics: Energy is neither created nor destroyed, it remains constant. Principle of energy conservation.

• Limitations of the First Law

  The first principle of thermodynamics does not explain everything about the development of a thermodynamic process. Here we explain the three limitations of this law.

Examples to illustrate the first law of thermodynamics. Just like the law of conservation of energy: energy only transforms.

Beginnings of the first law of thermodynamics and the history of thermodynamics in general. Works by Mayer, Joule and Carnot.

Explanation of the second law of thermodynamics. Its relation to entropy and machine performance. Examples related to the second principle.

The third law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of a system at absolute zero temperature is a well-defined constant.

A thermodynamic system is a defined macroscopic region of the universe that is studied from the principles of thermodynamics.

• Open System

  An open system can exchange energy and matter with its surroundings. Explanation and examples of open systems in everyday life.

A closed system can exchange energy (heat and work) but not matter with the surroundings. Examples in real life.

A thermodynamic state is a set of property values ​​of a thermodynamic system that must be specified in order to reproduce the system.

A thermodynamic cycle is a circuit of thermodynamic transformations with the objective of obtaining work from two sources of heat.

• Rankine Cycle

  The Rankine cycle is a thermodynamic cycle with the purpose of transforming heat into work. Operation and actual uses of the cycle.

A thermodynamic process is the evolution of the thermodynamic quantities relative to a given thermodynamic system.

• Isothermal Process

  An isothermal process is a thermodynamic transformation at constant temperature. Examples and effects on ideal gases.

An adiabatic process is a thermodynamic process in which the system does not exchange heat with its surroundings. Examples of adiabatic processes.

• Adiabatic Wall

  An adiabatic wall is a wall that does not allow heat transfer from one side to the other. Simple explanation with everyday examples.

A diathermic wall is a thermodynamic wall that allows heat transfer between two systems but mass transfer is not possible.

In thermodynamics, an isobaric process is a process that is carried out at constant pressure. Definition and examples of isobaric processes.

An isochoric process is a thermodynamic process that occurs in a constant volume. In an isometric process, the pressure of an ideal gas is directly proportional to its temperature.

A thermodynamic property is a characteristic that allows changes in a working substance. They can be classified between intensive and extensive.

• Temperature

  Temperature is a magnitude that highlights the thermal energy of a body. It is represented by the Celsius, Kelvin and Farenheid scales.

• Temperature Scales

  The temperature scale is a methodology for calibrating the temperature of an object. The main temperature scales are Kelvin, Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Rankine.

• Celsius Scale

  The degree Celsius (or centigrade degree) is the unit of temperature on the Celsius scale. Scale definition and conversion formulas.

Kelvin is the temperature unit of the International System. A difference of one kelvin is equivalent to that of one degree Celsius.

The Fahrenheit degree is a unit of temperature. The Fahrenheit scale is used in Anglo-Saxon countries, especially in the United States.

The different types of instruments for measuring temperature. Description of the different types and what they are for.

• Temperature Sensor

  A temperature sensor is a device that measures temperature through electrical signals. Find out what they are used for and what type they can be.

Temperature is a way of measuring the heat that a body has. We explain some examples of temperatures for comparison.

• Melting Point

  The melting point is the temperature at which a substance goes from a solid to a liquid state.

The boiling temperature of pure water at sea level is 100 degrees Celsius. However, under certain conditions this is not the case. Why?

Formula to go from the Fahrenheit scale to the Celsius scale, the two most used scales to measure temperature.

Heat in physics is the energy that is transferred as a result of a chemical or nuclear reaction between two systems or between two parts of the same system.

• Calorimeter

  A calorimeter a device for measuring the amount of heat released or absorbed in any physical, chemical, or biological process.

Heat transfer is the flow of heat between two bodies at different temperatures. There are different mechanisms for transferring heat.

Thermal energy is the part of the internal energy of a thermodynamic system in equilibrium that is proportional to its absolute temperature.

In thermodynamics, internal energy is the total energy that a thermodynamic system contains, the sum of the internal potential energy and the internal kinetic energy.

Entropy is a magnitude defined to predict the evolution of thermodynamic systems. It is an extensive state function.

Enthalpy is a state function that measures the amount of energy that a system can exchange with the outside.

Heat and temperature are two related thermodynamic properties that are often confused. Find out what differences exist between them.

Thermodynamics chemistry is the branch of thermodynamics that studies the thermal effects caused by chemical reactions, called the heat of reaction.

The history of thermodynamics is a fundamental piece in the history of physics, chemistry, and science in general. Timeline of discoveries and investigations.

• William John Macquorn Rankine

  William Rankine was a Scottish engineer and physicist whose contributions were of great importance in thermodynamics and physics in general.

Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit was a German physicist who invented the temperature scale that bears his name. Also, he invented the first thermometers to measure temperature.

Geometry deals with determining the dimensions, shapes, relative position of figures and their properties.

• Geometric Figures

  A geometric figure is a set of points connected to each other. Some examples of geometric figures are the point, the line, and the triangle.

• Angles

  The angles are parts of the geometric figures that indicate the difference in the inclination of a segment with respect to another.

• Convex Angle

  A convex angle is one that has a magnitude between 0 and 180 degrees. All interior angles of regular polygons are convex.

In geometry, a concave angle is a type of angle classified by its measure. The characteristic that defines it is that it measures more than 180 degrees.

Flat shapes are geometric shapes that can be represented on a plane, that is, in two dimensions.

• List of Shapes with Names

  There is a list of the main geometric shapes with the name, a brief description, and an image to identify them.

A circle is a plane geometric figure whose points are equidistant from a central point. Formulas for calculating the area, perimeter and diameter.

A triangle is an undeformable geometric shape composed of three edges, three vertices. It is used in a myriad of applications.

A square is a regular polygon with four equal sides and four right angles between those sides. Formulas to calculate area and perimeter.

The pentagon is a geometric figure made up of five sides and five edges. To calculate the area of ​​a regular polygon you just have to use the following formulas.

Characteristics of a trapezoid with drawings of the different types. Formulas to calculate the area and perimeter.

Solid shapes are three-dimensional figures that occupy a volume. They are composed of faces, edges, and vertices.

• Polyhedra

  A polyhedron is a 3D figure limited only by a finite number of polygons that bound a finite volume.

A sphere is a geometric body in that all points on its surface are equidistant from a central point.

A toroid is a surface of revolution. Characteristics and calculation of the surface and volume of these three-dimensional bodies.

A prism is a polyhedron formed by two equal bases and lateral faces formed by rectangles. Discover the different types of polyhedra

Blog about solar energy. Find here interesting articles, opinions and studies that help you better understand the world of solar energy.

• Geometric Shapes

  General and specific information on geometric shapes: calculation of areas, volumes and perimeters. Definition and characteristics of the main shapes.

The right hand rule is used in mathematics and physics to find the direction of the vector that results from a cross product.

Since the discovery of electricity, its use has grown exponentially. Electricity generation affects the environment in the following way.

Solar energy is a good opportunity to save energy and reduce the cost of a home's electricity bill. Find out how to do it!

The war of the currents is a term for the fight between the manufacturers of the two different feeding systems, alternating current and direct current in the United States.

A Stirling engine is a thermal machine based on the heating and cooling of a gas. It was invented as an alternative to the steam engine.

Kinetic and potential energies are two types of energy that are interrelated with each other. We explain the differences between them and their relationship with solar energy.

Photovoltaic is everything related to the conversion of light into electrical energy. Photovoltaic panels develop this concept.

Thermal sensation is a measure of the sensation of cold or heat that humans perceive in the air as a function of wind, the Sun or humidity.

An electrolyte is a substance that when dissolved is electrically conductive. They are important in engineering (batteries) and in health (minerals in the blood).

Common questions and answers about home solar installations. Photovoltaic and thermal, amortization, maintenance ...