Question

Mention any four features of 'Solar energy' in India

Answer 1

1. Solar thermal technology has some relative advantages over all other non-renewable energy sources.
2. It is cost competitive, environment friendly and easy to construct.
3. Solar energy is 7 percent more effective than coal or oil based plants and 10 percent more effective than nuclear plants.
4. It is generally used more in appliances like heaters, crop dryers, cookers, etc.
5. The western part of India has greater potential for the development of solar energy in Gujarat and Rajasthan.