The Basics of Solar Energy

What is Solar Energy?

Solar Energy Definition

• Renewable
• Converts sunlight

How Solar Energy Works

• Photovoltaic cells
• Generate electricity

Types of Solar Technologies

• Solar thermal
• Solar photovoltaic

Benefits of Solar Energy

• Renewable
• Cost-effective
• Reduces carbon footprint
• Low maintenance

Bhadla Solar Park

• World's biggest solar park
• 14,000 acres
• Kolkata's requirements
• 20 % of India's usage
• Photovoltaic

Sai Prasadalya

Photovoltaic

• Semiconductor
• High Cost
• Low Efficiency
• Can sell extra power
• Clear sky increases efficiency

Thermal

• Mirrors
• Low Cost
• More Efficient
• Cannot sell excess
• Requires clear sky