Sun is considered as the ultimate source of energy. The light and heat from the sun can be utilized to produce energy to meet various energy requirements in the following ways:
i) Solar heat is used to produce electricity by using solar reflectors and steam turbines.
ii) Solar light is converted into electricity by using solar cells
iii) Various daily use products using solar energy are: solar cookers, water heaters, dryers, furnaces etc.
Advantages:-
i) Renewable
ii) Eco-friendly and no fear of pollution
iii) Operative maintenance is low
Disadvantages:-
i) Low efficient
ii) High initial cost
iii) Solar power plants required more space
iv) Unreliable , as it is intermittent in day nights and depending upon climate
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