How Do You Convert Solar Energy To Heat?
Solar energy converts to heat energy when it irradiates, or casts rays on, an object. Some materials absorb, retain and disperse heat better than others. Photovoltaics provide an obvious method to convert sunlight into electricity that can be used for heating. Other ways of converting solar energy to heat range from the simple (sunlight fall through a glass pane) to the sophisticated (evacuated glass water heating tubes). Install a solar water heater. Solar water heaters generally fall into two categories: flat metal plates or evacuated glass tubes. Both circulate water to pick up heat from solar radiation. For cold temperatures or cloudy weather, the glass tube technology is preferable to achieve the temperatures necessary for water heating. Install a sunroom, facing the equator. A glass-enclosed sunroom works similar to a greenhouse. In colder months, a sunroom’s warmth can be redirected into ductwork to warm rooms throughout a house. Install a mass wall using dark-colored cement or
