Solar Power Collection (page 4)

Mirrors & generator tower, Crimean solar power stn
Solar power. Wide-angle view of some of the mirrors of a solar power station. These mirrors reflect sunlight to the top of the tower seen at centre

Solar parabolic mirrors, Cologne, Germany
Solar parabolic mirrors at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Cologne, Germany. These mirrors at DLR are part of Germanys largest research group on solar concentrating technologies

View of an array of amorphous solar panels
Amorphous solar panel array. View of an array of amorphous solar panels. These panels were developed at Stuttgart University, Germany, and have an extremely high efficiency

View of an amorphous solar cell
Amorphous solar cell. View of an amorphous solar cell. This cell was developed at Stuttgart University, Germany, and has an extremely high efficiency

Solar panels at a traffic island, UK
Solar panels mounted on signs at a traffic island. The panels generate electricity to illuminate the signs at night. Photographed in the UK

Solar powered water heater
Line focus water heater. This system uses curved mirrors to form a parabolic trough which focuses sunlight onto a tube running above the mirrors which contains water

Solar panels on house roof
Solar panels. A 1.5 kW solar electricity generating system of photovoltaic cells can be seen at right on the south-facing roof of a terraced house

Solar cooking device, artwork. This device works by using foil to reflect rays of sunlight (yellow arrows) inside a plastic bag or other transparent container

Solar-powered parking meter. This parking meter is powered by electricity generated from the solar panel (black), mounted on top of the meter. Photographed in Nanaimo, Vancouver, Canada

Solar cells. Close-up of the surface of solar (photovoltaic) cells, which convert light into electrical energy. Cells are made from a semi-conductor such as silicon (as here)

Evacuated glass solar tubes (EGT) in a passive solar water heating system. EGTs absorb and transfer energy from sunlight

Solar cell. Solar, or photovoltaic, cells convert light into electrical energy. The cell is made from a semiconductor. When light hits the semiconductor it releases electrons that are picked up by a

Solar panel use. Musicians using solar panels to power their instruments at a concert. Photographed in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA

Solar powered garden lights

Solar cells, artwork
Solar cells, computer artwork. Close-up of the surface of solar (photovoltaic) cells

Mini weather station. This solar-powered outdoors climate monitor detects changes in temperature, rainfall, wind and air pressure

Antarctic research
MODEL RELEASED. Antarctic research. British Antarctic Survey scientist measuring local gravity prior to undertaking an aerial geophysical survey

Farmer drying chillies in a solar drier
MODEL RELEASED. Chilli harvest. Farmer drying a harvested crop of chillis, Capsicum annuum, in a solar drier in order to preserve them

Sustainable energy, conceptual image
Sustainable energy. Conceptual image of a tree in a light bulb, representing the sustainable generation of power. This is the use of methods to generate electricity that minimise their impact

Heliotrope solar house
Close up of the top of the Heliotrop Solar House, Freiburg, Germany. Designed by architect Rolf Disch, the house was built in 1994 as an artists studio and home

Elektron-2 satellite display at the Air and Space Museum, Le Bourget, Paris. The original was launched by the Soviet Union in January 1964 to study the Van Allen radiation belts and space beyond

Solar power satellite, artwork
Solar power satellite. Artwork of a future solar power satellite in geostationary Earth orbit. The Moon is seen above the Earth at top

Solar-powered lights, conceptual image
energy saving lamp with solare module

ISS solar array. Airglow above the Earths horizon seen behind an array of solar panels on the International Space Station. Image taken by an Expedition 17 crewmember on 4th August 2008

Solar thermal heating system. The three pumps at upper centre (with red and blue dials) are examples of a modern heating and solar thermal system

Solar power plant at sunrise. Parabolic mirrors at a solar power plant. These mirrors work by tracking the Sun across the sky and focusing its rays onto tubes that contain synthetic oil

Solar power plant, Nevada, USA
Solar power plant. Rows of photovoltaic arrays at the Nellis Solar Power Plant, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, USA. This 14 megawatt energy system generates in excess of 25 million kilowatt-hours of

Solar powered street lights

Solar water heating system in Turkey
A solar water heating system mounted on a house roof in Alanya on Turkeys Mediterranan coast

Solar water heating in rural Turkey
A solar water heating system mounted on a house roof in rural mediterranean Turkey, near Gazipasa. Note also the two satellite TV dishes pointing towards different satellites

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"Harnessing the Power of the Sun: Solar Energy Revolutionizes Landscapes Worldwide" Supertree Grove in the Gardens by the Bay, a futuristic botanical gardens and park, showcases its commitment to sustainable energy with an impressive display of solar power. Australia's largest solar power plant, located in Wilpena Pound Resort, South Australia, covers an area equivalent to 2000 sq m (5 tennis courts) and cost $2. 5 million dollars. A shining example of renewable energy progress. The Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth Wales UK embraces solar photovoltaic panels on its roof, demonstrating their dedication to clean energy solutions. Basking under the sun's rays, solar panels play a vital role in powering water pumps at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in Northern Cape, South Africa - replacing traditional windmills with more efficient technology. Lucainena de las Torres in Almeria, Andalucia stands as a testament to Spain's commitment towards sustainability with its remarkable solar plant contributing to Europe’s green revolution. Uyayna witnesses Saudi Arabia's pursuit of renewable energy as it proudly hosts a state-of-the-art solar plant that illuminates homes and industries north of Riyadh. In Allonnes near Le Mans, sheep graze peacefully amidst rows of photovoltaic panels at a forward-thinking power plant – showcasing how agriculture can coexist harmoniously with clean energy production. Sanlucar la Mayor boasts the PS10 solar plant within Solucar Solar Park - an awe-inspiring sight that symbolizes Spain's ambition towards reducing carbon emissions through innovative technologies. As Australia battles droughts that threaten farms' survival; embracing solar power offers hope for farmers seeking sustainable irrigation methods amid challenging times (The Wider Image: Australia’s Drought - The Cancer Eating Away at Farms).