Solar Energy
Solar Energy
Solar Energy
The first commercial photovoltaic cell was invented in 1954 by Bell Laboratories in America.
The first solar cells were available for purchase to the public in 1956.
Solar power harnesses the natural energy of the sun’s rays to produce electricity.
Photovoltaic cells are commonly made from different types of silicon.
Specifically, solar cells capture certain wavelengths of solar radiation and convert them to electricity for domestic & Industrial purposes.
Solar power is measured like all electricity in watts.
The majority of solar panels can produce eight to ten kilowatts of energy per square foot.
Solar power is one of the cleanest, most sustainable, and most renewable resources in the world.
Solar power does not create any noise pollution.
NASA is presently working on a solar-powered aircraft.
Solar power is a fast developing industry in India.
TamilNadu has the 5th highest installed solar-power capacity in India as on May 2018. The total installed capacity in Tamil Nadu is 1800 MW.
Karnataka is the top solar state in India exceeding 5,000 MW installed capacity by the end of financial year 2017-18.