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Revision as of 23:09, 5 April 2017
This page discusses solar farms in the central coast region.
Contents
Summary
Technology and design
Photovoltaic technology
Solar panels or arrays that converts solar energy directly into electricity implement photovoltaic (PV) technology.
Within each solar panel and array are small units of semiconductor material called PV cells. When sunlight strikes the surface of a PV cell, some photons are absorbed by the semiconductor material[1]. The photons transfer energy into the atoms of the semiconductor material and triggers the release of electrons[2]. These electrons move to the front surface of the PV cell and create an electrical imbalance, with the surface having a more negative charge than the bottom. The imbalance results in a voltage potential similar to the positive and negative ends of a battery.[3] Connecting electrical conductors to the positive and sides of the PV cell creates an electric current and generates electricity[4].
All existing and proposed solar farms in the central coast use or plant to implement PV technology.
Panel Design
Fixed Panels
Tracking panels
Efficiency
Ground mounting
Locations in the Central Coast Region
Existing
| Name | Location | Acres | Capacity | Developer | Technology | Equivalent # of homes powered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| row 1, cell 1 | row 1, cell 2 | row 1, cell 3 | row 1, cell 4 | row 1, cell 5 | row 1, cell 6 | row 1, cell 7 |
| row 2, cell 1 | row 2, cell 2 | row 2, cell 3 | row 2, cell 4 | row 2, cell 5 | row 2, cell 6 | row 2, cell 7 |
| row 3, cell 1 | row 3, cell 2 | row 3, cell 3 | row 3, cell 4 | row 3, cell 5 | row 2, cell 6 | row 2, cell 7 |
| row 4, cell 1 | row 2, cell 2 | row 2, cell 3 | row 2, cell 4 | row 2, cell 5 | row 2, cell 6 | row 2, cell 7 |
| row 5, cell 1 | row 2, cell 2 | row 2, cell 3 | row 2, cell 4 | row 2, cell 5 | row 2, cell 6 | row 2, cell 7 |
| row 6, cell 1 | row 2, cell 2 | row 2, cell 3 | row 2, cell 4 | row 2, cell 5 | row 2, cell 6 | row 2, cell 7 |
| row 7, cell 1 | row 2, cell 2 | row 2, cell 3 | row 2, cell 4 | row 2, cell 5 | row 2, cell 6 | row 2, cell 7 |
Proposed
Impacts
Economic
Scenic
Environmental Concerns
Endangered and threatened wildlife
Land Development
References
- ↑ U.S. Energy Information Administration
- ↑ Alternate Energy Tutorials
- ↑ U.S. Energy Information Administration
- ↑ NASA
Links
Disclaimer
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of [CSUMB], its staff, or students.
