Solar Energy Advanatges

Solar Energy Advanatges

SOLAR ENERGY USES AND ADVANTAGES

Solar energy is the most old and the primary source of energy known to us. Sun emits enormous amount of energy which reaches us through sunlight. Sun provides energy to plants for the production of food which is vital for living things. We can also use this solar energy for the production of electricity. There are two methods for utilizing solar energy for the production of electricity.

1. Concentrating on solar power
2. Photovoltaic

Concentrating solar power is generated principally by focusing a large area of sunlight into a small beam. The concentrated beam is used as a heat source for the production of electricity. Different types of panels are available to produce concentrating solar power. Some examples are parabolic trough panel, compact linear Fresnel reflectors and many more. They all follow concentrated solar power principle in one way or the other.