- •Contents
- •Introduction
- •Part 1. The factes and advantages of home solar energy systems, solar heating Solar Heating
- •The Facts and Advantages of Home Solar Energy Systems
- •Renewable energy - Solar Energy The Facts and Advantages of Home Solar Energy Systems & Solar Heating
- •Learn the following terms:
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Read the text and get ready to translate.
- •Translate the following text from Ukrainian into English in a written form
- •Match the words in column a with their translation in column b
- •Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b
- •Lexical Exercises
- •Put the correct words from the table into the text:
- •Read the text twice and choose the missing term in the following sentences.
- •Choose the correct translation of the following terms:
- •Choose the correct translation of the following clusters:
- •2. Put the words back into the correct order.
- •Exercises for Translation
- •Translate the following sentences from English into Ukrainian in a written form:
- •Translate the following sentences from Ukrainian into English in a written form:
- •Read sentence by sentence and translate orally without making notes:
- •Read the text and write an abstract in Ukrainian language (5-7 sentences).
- •Part 2. Keys
- •2. Installing solar panels on a house- video
- •3. Abstract
- •Conclusion
- •Висновок
- •Введение
- •References
- •11. [Елк. Ресурс] Solar Energy Technologies Program Glossary . – режим доступу: http://www1.Eere.Energy.Gov/solar/solar_glossary.Html
Renewable energy - Solar Energy The Facts and Advantages of Home Solar Energy Systems & Solar Heating
Learn the following terms:
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фотоелектроенергія |
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сонячний годинник |
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“сонячний дім” |
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сонячний колектор |
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резервуар |
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електричний насос |
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поглинач |
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вентилятор |
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сонячна батарея |
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фотогальванічний елемент |
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природне паливо |
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сітка |
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інвертор |
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електрична схема |
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електричний лічильник |
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автоматичний регулятор |
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сонячна радіація |
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електрична огорожа |
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вітровий режим |
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електричний кабель |
Answer the following questions:
What is solar energy?
What are the types of solar energy?
What are the advantages of solar home system?
What is a solar panel and how much does it cost?
What is the purpose of solar heating system?
What are the cities, where residents can use their area’s own certification programs on installing solar equipment?
Where does the first “green train” to harness solar energy run?
Who discovered the photovoltaic effect?
What is a solar watch?
What are the factors need to be considered before installing a PV system for your home?
Read the text and get ready to translate.
It is likely that you understand that solar electricity is renewable energy that is converted from the sun. Another name for solar electricity is photovoltaics or PV for short. You might be more familiar with this technology as you probably own a solar watch or solar calculator with PV cells. Watches and calculators are the simple applications of PV/Solar cells. Photovoltaic technology can be used for powering lights, residential structures, commercial structures, electric fences, water pumps and many other applications. The focus for this article will be on residential applications. There are viable reasons for using Solar Energy Systems for powering your home. Complete solar home systems save money on electrical expenses, saves energy, are a clean power source and it can come with tax credits. Residential PV systems can range in price depending on the power needs of the residence. The good news is that your electric bill will show a good return over the years since you are literally “selling” back energy to your power company. Solar Energy Systems involve having solar panels placed on the roof of your home where they can receive the most direct sunlight without obstruction. Photovoltaic systems (PV) are the most common systems found in residential applications. PV systems can be used to power your whole house. Professional installers set your system up to connect to the power grid which is how the energy is bought back (so to speak). The only time the power company energy kicks in is when the PV system is low on resources. A common myth is that solar panels do not work when it is overcast. The truth is that even on overcast days, PV systems can work even if it is limited. The savings can be dramatic. For instance, if you are currently paying $300 for electricity you are likely to see at least a 60% savings (more for some areas). Some people have reported paying under $30 for a month of electricity in their home with Solar Energy Systems. Utilizing high efficiency appliances and lighting will create even better results with PV systems. There are a few factors you will need to consider before installing a PV system for your home. 1) You will need to consider you energy needs. You should contact your local power company to find out the guidelines and requirements for grid connection. This simply means your PV system needs to be the right size to handle your energy needs. 2) The placement of you panels is important in getting the optimal use of a home solar system. Solar panels require direct sunlight to function. 3) Finally, you will need to consider your household budget. Even with rebates, Solar Energy Systems can be very expensive. They range from around $5000 to $40,000 depending on the size and your energy needs. One final note: Solar panels also keep your attic cooler in hot months which will reduce the need for pushing you’re A/C to its limits.