Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Solar Gate
In or near Kingston upon Hull.
Solar Gate — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Bernard Sharp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hull Paragon Interchange · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Solar Gate, you can take a train to Hull Paragon Interchange, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for the location is HU1 3DL, and entry is free.
About
Solar Gate is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
A solar panel is a device that converts sunlight into electricity by using multiple solar modules that consists of photovoltaic (PV) cells. PV cells are made of materials that produce excited electrons when exposed to light. These electrons flow through a circuit and produce direct current electricity, which can be used to power various devices or be stored in batteries. Solar panels can be known as solar cell panels, or solar electric panels. Solar panels are usually arranged in groups called arrays or systems. A photovoltaic system consists of one or more solar panels, an inverter that converts direct current electricity to alternating current where it is necessary, and sometimes other components such as charge controllers, meters, or solar trackers to maximize direct sunlight. Most panels are in solar farms or rooftop solar panels, which supply the electricity grid. Solar panels use a renewable and clean source of energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to hydrocarbon-sourced energy. However, they depend on the availability and intensity of sunlight, require cleaning, and have high initial costs. Solar panels are widely used for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes, as well as in space, often together with batteries.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
to a PV system]] Photovoltaic modules consist of a large number of solar cells and use light energy from the Sun to generate electricity through the photovoltaic effect. Most modules use wafer-based crystalline silicon cells or thin-film cells. The structural (load carrying) member of a module can be either the top layer or the back layer. Cells must be protected from mechanical damage and moisture. The cells and modules are usually connected electrically in series, one to another to increase the desired voltage output, and then in parallel to increase current output to create the solar panel. Most panels are rigid, but semi-flexible ones based on thin-film cells are also available. The…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7447, -0.3366
- District
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Parish
- Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- HU1 3DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
- Nearest railway station
- Hull Paragon Interchange — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/10108436104 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Solar panel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Solar Gate?
- Solar Gate is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU1 3DL), in the parish of Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area.
- What is Solar Gate?
- Solar Gate — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Solar Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU1 3DL.
- Is Solar Gate free to visit?
- Yes, Solar Gate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Solar Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU1 3DL.