Energy Harvesting Technology and its Potential applications – A Mini Review

Abstract

Abstract Energy harvesting also called power harvesting or power scavenging is the technique by which power is derived from external resources .Solar Energy System (SES) plays vital role in renewable energy systems. In this paper the need, types, Active and Passive Solar System, first generation solar system, second generation solar systems, third generation solar systems, advantages and disadvantages of SES was discussed. Additionally, basics of Hydrogen Energy harvesting, NGs harvesting, geothermal energy harvestings, Tidal Energy Harvesting, Wind Energy Harvesting, Thermal Energy harvesting and Nuclear Energy Harvesting was discussed with neat circuit and images. Advantages and Disadvantages of Energy Harvesting are listed. This paper would be helpful for UG students to study the concept of energy harvesting from various sources. Keywords: Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Power Plant(Nuclear reactions ,nuclear fission, nuclear fusion), Hydro power plant, Thermal Energy, Nanoparticles, Tidal Energy, Energy Harvesting, Geothermal energy, Thermal Power plant Cite this Article Selva Vengatesh M., Rajanbabu A., Thangamuniyandi C., Ganesan J. Energy Harvesting Technology and its Potential applications – A Mini Review. Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology . 2019; 9(3): 33–43p.