Photovoltaic Solar Cooling - Air conditioning Powered by the Sun

Photovoltaic solar cooling systems use the energy of the sun to generate the electricity needs to power the system. There are no fossil fuels used to power the system so it is environmentally friendly. It also eliminates high electric bills during the hot season.

The solar cooling system is powered by the energy captured by the sun through the use of solar panels. These panels are made with monocrystalline or polycrystalline resin cells mounted on a reflective backing and covered with tempered glass. All of these design features result in the highest level of heat going to the cells. The glass is covered with an ethylene vinyl acetate covering that makes it weather resistant. The back of the panel is made of high strength polymer and the panel is mounted in an aluminum frame.

The chemical process of the sunlight and the resin results in the generation of DC current. An inverter converts the DC current into AC and the electricity is used to power the cooling system. Energy may be stored in batteries or with the utility company for use in non-sunlight periods.

Panels have to be mounted where they receive the most sunlight. Some systems come with panels that track the sun so they always receive the maximum amount of sunlight during the day. The photovoltaic system can provide energy for any kind of air conditioning and cooling system although some feel that it is not cost efficient for a compressor based system at this time.

Photovoltaic Solar cooling systems are available from a variety of sources, both online and offline. The prospective user should ascertain his energy needs to determine the proper system and then check prices since there is some variety.