CFD applications in Renewable Energy Technology
There are numerous areas within the field of renewable energy where Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is used. The use of CFD simulation has grown exponentially over the last two decades.…
Modeling and Simulation Software for Renewable Energy Students
Modelling and Simulation are an important part of today’s Engineering industry. They are used not only in designing new products but also for testing the performance of existing machinery/systems. Modeling…
Calculating Incident Solar Radiation on Inclined Surface (Easy Method)
For every PV installer, hobbyist and Solar Energy consultant, calculating incident Solar radiation on inclined surface can be extremely beneficial for two reasons: Feasibility study can be carried out for…
What is the optimal angle for maximizing solar gain?
Solar Energy is most effective and most concentrated when the position of the receiver is normal to the incident rays. As the position of the sun in the sky keeps…