Solar Energy Conversion

Solar energy belongs to radiation energy with instant characteristic, which must be converted into other type of energy instantly in the purpose of utilization and storage. In order to transform the solar energy into other type of energy, diverse energy converters are required. The collector can convert the solar energy into the thermal energy by its absorber. The utilization of photovoltaic solar cells can transform the solar energy into power energy. The green plants by photosynthesis can convert the solar energy into biomass energy. In principal, the solar energy can be converted into any type of energy directly or indirectly. But the more number of times of conversion, the less conversion efficiency can be obtained from the solar energy.