Experimental Investigation of Stability of Solar Pond using PCM & TES

Abstract: As technological advancements progress, the energy demands of communities see a corresponding rise. The fulfilment of this energy need is achieved by several energy sources often referred to as conventional energy sources, including coal, fossil fuels, geothermal energy, hydroelectric power, and nuclear energy. These energy sources possess certain drawbacks. The first trio of these energy sources have finite lifespans. The use of hydraulic energy as an energy source is deemed inadequate, whereas nuclear energy presents unresolved concerns pertaining to both environmental impact and safety. Consequently, the scholars have focused their investigations on novel forms of sustainable energy sources often referred to as renewable energy sources. Solar energy is classified as a kind of sustainable energy source. Solar energy refers to the electromagnetic radiation generated by the process of nuclear fusion occurring inside the innermost region of the sun. The sun is responsible for the majority of the heat and light that the Earth gets, hence supporting the existence of all living organisms.