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Mayo Renewable Energy
specializes in the design and installation of solar
thermal energy and photovoltaic systems.
Mayo also develops “brightfields”, a
concept that converts “brownfields” or other under
utilized land into solar fields that generate
electricity to the benefit of the owner. Sites include
municipal properties such as old landfills, and
right-of-ways that state transportation agencies have
that stand unused. Mayo will also work with local
officials in finding suitable sites for “brightfields”.
SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY
Solar thermal energy (STE) is a
technology for harnessing solar energy for thermal
energy (heat). Solar thermal collectors are defined by
the USA Energy Information Administration as low,
medium, or high-temperature collectors. Low temperature
collectors are flat plates generally used to heat
swimming pools. Medium-temperature collectors are also
usually flat plates but are used for creating hot water
for residential and commercial use. High temperature
collectors concentrate sunlight using mirrors or lenses
and are generally used for electric power production.
STE is different from
photovoltaics, which convert solar energy directly into
electricity.
PHOTOVOLTAICS
Photovoltaics (or PV) is the field of technology and
research related to the application of solar cells for
energy by converting solar energy (sunlight, including
ultra violet radiation) directly into electricity. Due
to the growing demand for clean sources of energy, the
manufacture of solar cells and photovoltaic arrays has
expanded dramatically in recent years.
Photovoltaic installations may be
ground-mounted (ideal for turning "brownfields" into "brightfields")
or built into the roof or walls of a building, known as
Building Integrated Photovoltaics or BIPV for short.
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