Solar Energy
Solar Energy: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Solar Energy, Solar Water Heater, Solar Cooker, Uses of Solar Cells, Solar Cell Panel, Solar Thermal Plant, Electric Energy Generation Using Solar Energy and, Solar Photovoltaic Electricity Plant
Important Questions on Solar Energy

What are solar cells? Describe the uses and limitations of solar cell.

What is solar water heater mention advantage of solar water heater?

Explain in brief the design of solar panels.

How are mirrors and lenses used for solar energy?

What is the process that a solar power plant follows to produce electricity?

Draw a schematic diagram and show components of solar power plants.

How do solar thermal plant uses solar energy to generate electricity?

Two-way meters measure the electricity used and also the electricity given back to the grid.

What is a two way meter? What are its uses?

A photovoltaic cell is used to convert solar energy to _____.

Photovoltaic cells are used to convert solar energy to mechanical energy.


Solar panel is not environment friendly and hence, it causes pollution.




Which of the following are the alternative sources of energy?

Use black painted surface in solar heating devices because black surface absorbs more _____.

