讓你驚訝的太陽能的6種用途

When you have an ample source of renewable energy, why waste non-renewable alternatives? It seems, the government of USA has given this a careful thought and has proclaimed a plan to maximize the production of solar panels in the first half of 2016 to 35 gigawatts. When compared to the amount of solar panels developed worldwide, this number is exceptionally very large. Thanks to the declining cost of installing and developing solar panels, the market for these will grow globally by 2017.

當你有充足的可再生能源來源的時候，爲什麼還要浪費不可再生的能源呢？看來，美國政府已經對此作出了認真的思考，宣佈計劃在2016年上半年最大限度地提高太陽能電池板的產量到35吉瓦。相比於世界上已開發的太陽能電池板的數量，這個數字是非常大的。由於安裝和開發太陽能電池板的成本下降，到2017年其市場將在全球範圍內增長。

Even if the solar panel market is new, one cannot deny its potential as an alternative to fossil fuels. On many occasions, we have seen these panels being used for solar pool heating or for lighting up an apartment. But you will be quite surprised to see how this energy is used in some unexpected areas. Here are 10 of the most unexpected uses of solar power that will leave you awestruck.

即使太陽能電池板市場是新興市場，人們也不能否認它作爲化石燃料的替代品的潛力。在很多情況下，我們看到這些電池板被用於太陽能池加熱或照明公寓。但你會很驚訝地看到這種能量是如何在一些地方使用使用的。這裏有10種太陽能最意想不到的用途，它們會震撼到你。

1. Movie Theatre

電影院

Can you even imagine watching a movie in a theatre where everything technical is running with the support of solar power? Well, you may not find a big screen here, but this petite theatre receives its power from four large lithium ion batteries, charged up by 120W solar panels. So, there will be no chances of power failure. Sol Cinema, as this converted two berth 1960’s caravan is also known as, uses an LED video projector and accommodates from eight to 12 adults. This UK-based theater will spice up your adventure movie while you sit comfortably in the vintage car, munching on your popcorn.

你能想象在一個所有技術都是通過太陽能運行的劇院裏看電影嗎？嗯，你可能在這裏找不到一個大屏幕，但這個小劇院是從由120W的太陽能電池板充電的四塊大的鋰離子電池處接收能量的。因此，不會出現電源故障。經過改造的的兩臥鋪1960年大篷車，也被稱爲Sol電影院，它使用一臺LED視頻投影機，並可容納8到12個成年人。這個以英國爲基地的電影院會在你舒適地坐在其中吃爆米花的時候，爲您播放冒險電影。

2. Aircraft

飛機

Back in 2010, engineers in Switzerland spent seven years in developing a plane that is powered by solar panels. Solar Impulse flew at an altitude of 4000 feet for more than 24 hours continuously. When solar panel on vehicle is still rare, this plane has 12,000 solar cells that help it fly even after sunset.

早在2010年，瑞士的工程師花了七年時間開發了一架由太陽能電池板供電的飛機。太陽能推動飛機在4000英尺的高度下飛行24小時以上。當太陽能電池板在車輛上仍罕見的時候，這架飛機就已經有12000個太陽能電池片，幫助它即使在日落後也能飛行。

Again in 2013, equipped with more than 17,000 solar cells, Solar Impulse 2 took off from Abu Dhabi. This aircraft aims to fly around the world using solar cells to run four electric motors charged by lithium batteries.

在2013年，配備着17000塊以上的太陽能電池片，太陽能脈衝2號從阿布扎比起飛。這架飛機的目的是使用太陽能電池驅動4個鋰電池充電的電動馬達來環遊世界。

3. Music

音樂

The Green Music Group has taken a big leap with its environment protection decision. This coalition of musicians and music lovers prefers people to download albums instead of buying hard copies and their tour buses run on biodiesel. Inspired by the Green Music Group’s initiative, popular Caribbean musician Turtuga Blanku has successfully developed a solar-powered studio. He has placed four pairs of solar panels on the roof to store the power in a battery, which helps him operate the studio by night.

綠能音樂集團在其環境保護決定上已邁出了一大步。這個聯盟的音樂家和音樂愛好者喜歡人們下載專輯而不是購買硬拷貝，他們的旅遊巴士使用生物柴油發動。受綠能音樂集團的倡議激發，著名的加勒比音樂家Turtuga Blanku已成功開發出了一間太陽能工作室。他把四對太陽能電池板放在屋頂上，將能量儲存在一塊電池裏，這有助於他夜間開展工作。

4. Vending Machines

自動販賣機

What would it be like getting your favorite chocolate bar from a vending machine operated by solar power? Well, you need to ask the users of this machine in Fuji. The moss-covered vending machine has solar panels that store energy to keep the beverages cool.

從一臺由太陽能塗東的自動售貨機上得到你最喜歡的巧克力條會是什麼景象？哦，你需要問一下富士山上這臺機器的用戶。這臺苔蘚覆蓋的自動售貨機有太陽能電池板，能夠儲存能量保持飲料涼爽。

Similar to this is yet another machine developed by Springwise. This sleeker solar- powered refrigerator helps to keep its content at the right temperature. The solar panels recharge the batteries, which assist the machine to maintain its temperature at night and even on a cloudy day.

與此類似的是由Springwise開發的另一臺機器。這臺時尚的太陽能供電冰箱幫助保持其內部在合適的溫度。太陽能電池板爲電池充電，它可以幫助機器在夜間，甚至在陰天保持溫度。

5. Solar Market

太陽能市場

You walk into a market to buy fresh organic vegetables. Now, what if the market you walk into is operated naturally? Welcome to Albuquerque Downtown Growers Market, where everything is powered by solar energy. From ATM to espresso machines, and equipment beyond that, all power-operated devices in this marketplace count upon four 240W solar panels. These rolling solar cells are strong enough to store energy and run the entire market.

你走進市場去買新鮮的有機蔬菜。現在，如果你走進的市場是自然運行的呢？歡迎來到阿爾伯克基市中心種植者市場，在那裏一切都是由太陽能供電的。從ATM到意大利濃咖啡機，還有其它設備，這個市場的所有電動設備都是依靠四塊240W太陽能電池板供能。這些滾動的太陽能電池能存儲足夠能源，運行整個市場。

6. Solar Bike Path

太陽能自行車道

A Dutch company in collaboration with the Dutch Government has created a bike path, which is about 70 meters long. This path acts like one large solar panel, generating more than 700 kilowatts of power, enough to produce electricity for two to three households in a year.

一家荷蘭公司與荷蘭政府合作，創造了一條大約70米長的自行車道。這條道路就像一個大太陽能電池板一樣，發電量超過700千瓦，足夠產生2到3戶人家一年使用的電量。

The company has placed layers of silicon solar cells in between concrete slabs and a layer of tempered glass. It was a challenge to keep the top layer clean and free from dirt, so that the cells can capture the sunlight seamlessly. Moreover, the path has to be skid-resistant and strong for the bikers. However, the company was successful in developing and installing this SolaRoad within five years, spending almost $3.8 million.

該公司在混凝土板和一層鋼化玻璃之間放置了一層硅太陽能電池層。保持頂層的清潔和無污垢從而使細胞能夠無縫地捕捉陽光是一個挑戰。此外，道路必須防滑並能承受住騎車人。然而，該公司在五年內成功開發和安裝了這條太陽能路，花費了近380萬美元。