A lot of research and development in the field of solar energy has been made. It has developed lots of interest in the people of all ages and from all walks of life about using this form of energy in their day to day lives. Sun is a source of energy which is not irreversible or which is under the threat of being depleted. One of the reasons why this form energy is in demand is that the forms of energy that have been already in use are now at the verge of depletion. This includes the oil and coal gases at the top of the list. As the idea of using energy of sun came into the minds of people, it attracted more and more people to learn about its different uses and methods about how one can use them. In this article, we will be discussing about a list of things which can be made at home easily and which make use of the solar energy.
One of the simplest things which can be made at home with the help of energy of sun is the solar cooker. Things which will be required by you for the formation of this cooker are as follows: a box where things can be cooked. Coat the inner side of the box with black color and cover its top with glass panel. Arrange a strong magnifying glass lens that will be able to focus the rays of sun on the box. It will result in the generation of heat which will enable us to cook food.
Solar water heater is another thing which can be made easily. You will be requiring a glass panel for the absorption of heat. Take a long and thin pipe and coat it with black color from both sides i.e. inside as well as outside. Place the pipe inside the panel covered with the glass. Your solar water heater is ready.
This is not the end. There is a long list of things which can be made with the help of solar energy. Photovoltaic cells are other examples. You can not only make these things as your science projects but you can also bring these things in your personal use.