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Maharashtra State BoardSSC (English Medium) 10th Standard

Electricity Generation using Solar Energy - Solar Thermal Power Plant

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  • Key Points: Solar Thermal Power Plant
Maharashtra State Board: Class 10

Key Points: Solar Thermal Power Plant

  1. Working Principle:
    Solar thermal power plants use solar radiation to generate heat. This thermal energy is used to produce steam by heating water.
  2. Electricity Generation:
    The steam rotates a turbine, which in turn drives a generator to produce electricity.
  3. Energy Transformation:
    Solar energy → Thermal energy → Kinetic energy in steam → Kinetic energy in turbine → Electrical energy.
  4. System Components:
    Reflectors concentrate sunlight onto absorbers. The system includes a boiler/absorber, steam turbine, generator, condenser, pump, and cooling tower.
  5. Environmental Impact:
    It is a clean and renewable energy source. Since no fuel is burnt, it does not cause air pollution.
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