SOLA

ENERG
REASHAN SENECT
 WHAT IS SOLAR ENERGY?

v Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of
technologies such as solar power to generate electricity, solar thermal energy etc
ATMOSPHERE ENERGY BALANCE
HOW SOLAR PANLES WORK?
 USES OF SOLAR ENERGY?
Solar energy uses captured sunlight to create photovoltaic power (PV)
or concentrated solar power (CSP) for solar heating

• Solar energy can be used to cook food with the help of solar cookers.

• It can also be used to convert saline water into drinkable water with the help of a solar still.

• Solar energy can be converted into electrical energy to power a wide spectrum of devices with
the help of a photovoltaic cell.
 SOLAR ENERGY

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
• Reduction of pollution in the • Lack Of Reliability
Environment • Pollution
• Saves Water • Installation Area required for
• Cost Efficient Solar Panels
• Usage of Renewable Energy • Ineficiency
Source • Expensive Energy Storage
• Low Maintenance required