solar stirling engine Sthelio

Presentation of a prototype solar Striling motor project: the STHELIO This project was carried out by the Engineering Physics department of the University of Clermont-Ferrand. Project Team: 42 students of Engineering Physics / Teachers in Engineering Physics. Duration of the study: September 2003 to May 2005 Partners: ANVAR, ADEME, ENERIA, Four Solaire Développement, […]

Solar Energy: current folder

Publication of the first part of the dossier on solar energy. Click on the title to read the article. Available articles: 1) Introduction and definition 2) French map of sunshine. 3) Thermal solar. 4) Photovoltaic solar. 5) Mechanical solar (or thermodynamic). 6) Example of mechanical solar: a solar Stirling engine. 7) “Condensed” solar energy. 8) Cold solar air conditioning. 9) […]

Download: Heat waves in France, executive summary

Knowledge, attitudes and behavior of the French in the face of the heat wave during the summer of 2005. A national heat wave plan was put in place following deaths linked to the heat wave of 2003. This plan includes a program to inform the population on the precautions to be taken. take in case of heatwave. A study of knowledge, attitudes and behavior […]

Download: Solar photovoltaic: integrated systems.

Photovoltaic systems integrated into the building. The integration of photovoltaic systems in the home and their direct connection to the electricity grid is a booming solution that opens up new perspectives, other than the mere production of electricity, for the use of solar energy in the countries developed. CEA 5-page summary document. Download the […]

Solar thermodynamic

Thermodynamic solar energy. Definition Mechanical or thermodynamic solar energy concerns devices which transform solar radiation (heat) "directly" into mechanical movement which either, can be used directly or will be transformed into electricity. Mechanical solar is a rare and very special technique. Each “solar engine” has singular, if not unique, characteristics. He […]

Photovoltaic Solar Energy

Photovoltaic solar energy It is estimated that at latitudes in France, around 45 ° the potentially usable energy of the sun is 1500kwh / m² per year. See the French sunshine map and the DNI solar irradiation of France. With current yields, ie around 10 to 15%, we obtain from 150 to 225kwh / m².year. So-called “non-integrated” solar panels. […]

Solar Thermal Energy

Solar thermal: definition and technological and economic considerations. Solar thermal collects the heat of the sun thanks to a fluid which circulates in the panels. In metropolitan France, solar thermal represents more than 55m² of panels. Principle of operation The purpose of a thermal solar panel is to transmit the heat emitted […]