Applications of photovoltaics
Building-integrated photovoltaics
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are photovoltaic materials that are used to replace conventional building materials in parts of the building envelope…
Solar traffic light
Solar traffic lights are signalling devices powered by solar panels positioned at road intersections, pedestrian crossings and other locations to…
Solar street light
Solar street lights are raised light sources which are powered by photovoltaic panels generally mounted on the lighting structure or…
Solar-powered fan
A solar fan is a mechanical fan powered by solar panels. The solar panels are either mounted on the device…
Solar-powered radio
A solar powered radio is a portable radio receiver powered by photovoltaic panels. It is primarily used in remote areas…
Solar-powered flashlight
Solar powered flashlights or solar powered torches are flashlights powered by solar energy stored in rechargeable batteries. Most of these…
Solar-powered watch
A solar-powered watch or light-powered watch is a watch that is powered entirely or partly by a solar cell. Some…
Solar lamp
A solar lamp, is a lighting system composed of an LED lamp, solar panels, battery, charge controller and there may…