Investigates the possibility of utilising solar radiation. Shows methods of obtaining heat and electricity from the sun, installations already in operation, production of heat for high temperature and metal research, and the domestic use of solar energy. Gives working Australian examples.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504539
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Renewable energy sources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Solar energy
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Solar heating
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Renewable energy sources
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Solar heating
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar cells
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)