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INDIRECT SOLAR ENERGY [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Environment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- solar chimney power plant
1, record 1, English, solar%20chimney%20power%20plant
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SCPP 1, record 1, English, SCPP
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the solar chimney power plant(SCPP) has emerged as a promising indirect method of solar electricity generation. Due to its simple structure, low maintenance requirements, and suitability for deployment in arid regions, SCPP has garnered increasing attention as an innovative option for clean and sustainable energy production. 1, record 1, English, - solar%20chimney%20power%20plant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Environnement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- centrale à cheminée solaire
1, record 1, French, centrale%20%C3%A0%20chemin%C3%A9e%20solaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La centrale à cheminée solaire est constituée de trois éléments essentiels, le collecteur solaire, la cheminée ou la tour et la turbine. L'air se trouvant sous la couverture transparente (plastique ou verre) qui est chauffé par les rayons solaires, s'écoule d'une masse ascendante suivant un circuit constitué par le capteur et la cheminée. 1, record 1, French, - centrale%20%C3%A0%20chemin%C3%A9e%20solaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transformación de la energía
- Medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- central eólico-solar
1, record 1, Spanish, central%20e%C3%B3lico%2Dsolar
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Solar Energy
- Energy Transformation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- solar energy
1, record 2, English, solar%20energy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energy derived ultimately from the sun. 2, record 2, English, - solar%20energy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy, although we usually don’t think of them in that way. Coal, oil and natural gas derive from ancient biological material which took its energy from the sun(via plant photosynthesis) millions of years ago. All the energy in wood and foodstuffs also comes from the sun. Movement of the wind(which causes waves at sea), and the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes, are also powered by the sun. Therefore, hydroelectric power and wind and wave power are forms of indirect solar energy. Direct solar energy is what we usually mean when we speak of solar power-it is the use of sunlight for heating or generating electricity. 2, record 2, English, - solar%20energy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "solar energy" may be applied to any of the numerous ways in which this energy flow may be converted and utilised: as biological energy, wind energy, wave energy, ocean thermal energy, and especially as direct heat ... and photovoltaic energy. 3, record 2, English, - solar%20energy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Énergie solaire
- Transformation de l'énergie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- énergie solaire
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9nergie%20solaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- solaire 2, record 2, French, solaire
correct, masculine noun
- houille d'or 3, record 2, French, houille%20d%27or
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énergie gratuite contenue dans le rayonnement quotidien du soleil. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20solaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía solar
- Transformación de la energía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- energía solar
1, record 2, Spanish, energ%C3%ADa%20solar
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energía transmitida desde el Sol en forma de radiación electromagnética. 1, record 2, Spanish, - energ%C3%ADa%20solar
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Solar Energy
- Heating
- Modern Construction Methods
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hybrid solar system
1, record 3, English, hybrid%20solar%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solar energy systems that combine both direct thermal(passive) and indirect solar design elements and equipment into one system; for example, solar collectors on a roof providing heat to the direct thermal storage component located inside the insulated shell of the structure. 2, record 3, English, - hybrid%20solar%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "active solar system" and "passive solar system." 3, record 3, English, - hybrid%20solar%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Énergie solaire
- Chauffage
- Procédés de construction modernes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système solaire hybride
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20solaire%20hybride
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système de chauffage solaire hybride 2, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20solaire%20hybride
proposal, masculine noun
- système de chauffage solaire mixte 2, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20solaire%20mixte
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation de chauffage solaire combinant quelques dispositifs mécaniques à des éléments fixes passifs pour utiliser l'énergie recueillie. 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20solaire%20hybride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chauffage solaire mixte. Procédé de chauffage des habitations qui fait appel à des systèmes actifs (capteurs plans, radiations, etc.) et à une architecture passive (murs trombe, espaces-tampons, etc.). 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20solaire%20hybride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Par opposition à «système solaire actif» et «système solaire passif». 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20solaire%20hybride
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía solar
- Calefacción
- Métodos de construcción modernos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema solar híbrido
1, record 3, Spanish, sistema%20solar%20h%C3%ADbrido
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-02-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Thermodynamics
- Heating
- Solar Energy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- collector fluid
1, record 4, English, collector%20fluid
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fluid, liquid(water or water/antifreeze solution) or air, used to absorb solar energy and transfer it for direct use, indirect heating of interior air or domestic water, and/or to a heat storage medium. 1, record 4, English, - collector%20fluid
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Thermodynamique
- Chauffage
- Énergie solaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fluide du capteur
1, record 4, French, fluide%20du%20capteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fluide, liquide (eau ou mélange d'eau et d'antigel) ou air, utilisés pour l'absorption du rayonnement solaire et sa conversion en vue d'une utilisation directe, du chauffage indirect de l'air à l'intérieur des bâtiments, du chauffage de l'eau domestique ou du stockage thermique. 2, record 4, French, - fluide%20du%20capteur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Solar Power Plants
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- solar electricity
1, record 5, English, solar%20electricity
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- solar-generated electricity 2, record 5, English, solar%2Dgenerated%20electricity
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It would... be necessary to use some indirect form of solar energy such as : 1. Methane from artificially grown crops or algae. 2. Hydrogen produced by solar electricity or by solar dissociation of water. 3. Chemical batteries recharged by solar electricity. 1, record 5, English, - solar%20electricity
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Centrales solaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- électricité solaire
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9%20solaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- électricité d'origine solaire 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9%20d%27origine%20solaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
600 maisons particulières sont alimentées en électricité de manière autonome grâce à l'électricité solaire. Phares et balises, surveillance des volcans, centraux téléphoniques (...) fonctionnent en toute sécurité grâce à l'électricité solaire depuis des années. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9%20solaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-10-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Heating
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- indirect solar heat
1, record 6, English, indirect%20solar%20heat
proposal
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- indirect solar energy 1, record 6, English, indirect%20solar%20energy
proposal
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Chauffage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- énergie solaire indirecte
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9nergie%20solaire%20indirecte
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans l'environnement de toute maison, c'est-à-dire l'air ambiant, il existe des calories apportées par l'énergie solaire. Ce réservoir d'énergie solaire indirecte peut être exploité par des pompes à chaleur. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20solaire%20indirecte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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