Explain with diagram step-by-step energy conversion in Solar thermal power plant.
Important Questions on Towards Green Energy
Why is hydro energy considered an indirect source of solar energy? Explain how hydro energy can be converted into electrical energy. State two advantages of hydro energy.
Explain with diagram step-by-step energy conversion in
Thermal power plant
Give two reasons why hydroelectricity is preferable to electricity from a coal-based plant.
Remake the table taking into account the relation between entries in three columns.
| I | II | III |
| Coal | Potential energy | Wind electricity plant |
| Uranium | Kinetic energy | Hydroelectric plant |
| Water Reservoir | Nuclear energy | Thermal plant |
| Wind | Thermal Energy | Nuclear power plant |
Explain with diagram step-by-step energy conversion in:
Solar thermal power plant
Mention two ways by which water can be used to produce hydroelectricity.
Which fuel is used in thermal power plant? What are the problems associated with this type of power generation?
Other than a thermal power plant, which power plants use thermal energy for power generation? In what different ways is the thermal energy obtained?
Solve the following crossword puzzle:
a. Maximum energy generation in India is done using _____ energy.
b. _____ energy is a renewable source of energy.
c. Solar energy can be called _____ energy.
d. _____ energy of wind is used in windmills.
e. _____ energy of water in dams is used for generation of electricity.
