SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY

Question 1

radiantlightandheatfrom theSunthat is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such assolar heating,photovoltaics,solar thermal energy,solar architecture, molten salt power plants andartificial photosynthesis

Answer 1

SOLAR ENERGY

Question 2

made up of many solar cells.

Answer 2

Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels

Question 3

They are constructed with a positive layer and a negative layer, which together create an electric field, just like in a battery.

Answer 3

Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels

Question 4

generate DC (direct current) electricity

Answer 4

PV solar panels

Question 5

takes the DC electricity from the solar array and uses that to create AC electricity.

Answer 5

Solar Inverter

Question 6

describes the process by which wind is used to generate electricity.

Answer 6

WIND ENERGY

Question 7

convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical power

Answer 7

Wind turbines