Category: Renewable Energy

Types of Wind Turbines

Classify different types of wind turbines with examples. Wind turbines are mainly classified as follows: 1. Based on axis of rotation: 2. Based on location:....

Vertical vs Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines

Compare vertical axis and horizontal axis wind turbine. Point HAWT (Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine) VAWT (Vertical Axis Wind Turbine) Axis Orientation Rotor shaft is horizontal....

Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)

What is vertical-axis wind turbine? A Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) is a type of wind turbine in which the main rotor shaft is vertical....

Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) main components with diagram

With a neat sketch explain the functions of the main components of a HAWT. Functions of Main Components of a HAWT Detailed Explanation of Horizontal....

Measurement of solar radiation using Pyranometer

Measurement of solar radiation using pyranometer is an important method used in solar energy. A pyranometer is a device that measures solar radiation.....

Solar Map of India: Beam, Diffuse & Global Solar Power Radiation

A solar map of India shows how much sunlight energy different regions receive throughout the year. This energy is called solar radiation.....

Basic concept of Solar Radiation Geometry

Solar radiation geometry explains how the Sun’s position changes relative to the Earth and a receiving surface like a solar panel.....