What is Termosolar Panama?

Termosolar Panama is a project aimed at deploying solar thermal technology throughout Panama. It is part of a wider national effort to move away from fossil fuels, with a goal of deploying 1 million square meters of solar thermal technology by 2050.

What is the goal of the Panamanian solar thermal strategy?

The goal of the Panamanian solar thermal strategy is to deploy 1 million square meters of solar thermal technology throughout the country by 2050. Termosolar Panama is part of this wider effort to move away from fossil fuels.

Will Panama's solar thermal plan save the world?

When fully implemented, Panama’s National Solar Thermal Plan will prevent the release of 2.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide and save Panamanians more than US$110 million annually on fossil fuel bills. This plan is already providing hot water for students and staff at the Hato Chami school using solar powered rooftop heaters.

Can solar cells work at high temperatures?

If future missions designed to probe environments close to the Sun will be able to use photovoltaic power generation, solar cells that can function at high temperatures under high light intensity and high radiation conditions must be developed. The sig-nificant problem is that solar cells lose performance at high temperatures.

Could solar hot water heating help reduce deforestation in Panama?

Solar hot water heating could help Panama reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, particularly liquefied petroleum gas, which is used to heat most of the over 30 million litres of hot water Panamanians use daily. Alongside countering deforestation, this could also help Panama cut its reliance on fossil fuels.

Which planet has the most extreme temperature swings in the Solar System?

Mercury gets a special shout-out for being the world with the most extreme temperature swings in the Solar System. This has to do with Mercury’s proximity to the Sun, orbital and rotational speeds, and lack of substantial atmosphere.