Solar Heating with Solid State heating elements is a relatively uncommon technique. In this video I will test the idea on the workbench in my solar workshop. Simple diodes, which are semiconductor junctions and some of the most basic electronic components available, can in theory function as a practical heating element for solar electric heating and PV-to-Load applications.

Semiconductor diodes can be used to create DIY solar electric heating elements utilizing direct solar electric power to generate heat for a variety of purposes. In this video I am mostly looking at the idea of solar powered forced-air heating.

PV-to-load is the concept of attaching useful loads directly to PV solar panel arrays, bypassing the traditional battery, inverter and charge controller setup. Operating heating loads directly off of solar panels makes sense as it saves wear and tear on expensive discrete solar power components and equipment. See videos below for more information about this concept.

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