INTRODUCTION

The sun is star

Source of energy
Source of energy in the sun is at its core
The energy is released into space primarily as electromagnetic radiation
This radiation as heat and light
Solar energy has come in to existence since the birth of the
universe living organism has been utilizing the solar energy for the last millions
of years. Not only is this, but the existence of having organism totally
dependent on the solar energy. Man has started using extensively are natural
resources of energy on the earth when he has started running after the
development as a result, the sources of coal, gas, etc. Are on the verge of
exhausting. So the alternative source of energy is to be searched. The
alternative sources include solar energy, wind energy, energy from ocean etc.
From the last few years solar energy is used for the generation of electrical
power from it. In this project we shall study about the solar power generation.
 PRINCIPLE OF SOLAR ENERGY:-

Solar energy is created by light and heat which is emitted by sun

, in the form of electromagnetic radiation
Which today’s technology we are able to capture this radiation
and
Turn it into usable forms of solar energy such as heating
 ADVANTAGES OF SOLAR ENERGY:-
1.Solar energy is renewable resource.
2.Solar power is non – polluting
3.Light from the sun free
4.Solar power is quite flexible
5.solar cells require minimal maintenance
6.solar power is silent
7.The source of energy is in exhaustive.
8.Plant can be installed at the place of utilization, which reduces
the transmission cost.
9.Solar power generation plant can be installed at the place where
electrical energy cannot be supplied by other means.
 DISADVANTAGES:-
1.The plant can be installed only at the place where the
sunlight is available throughout the year.
2.One of the disadvantages is the initial cost of the
equipment used to harness the suns energy. Solar energy
technologies still remain costly alternative to the use of
readily available fossil fuel technogies.
3.As price of solar panels decreases, we are likely to see an
increase in the use of solar cells to generate electricity.
4.It is necessary to use the energy storage device as the
solar energy is not available during night period.
5.It requires large spaces.
Initial cost is high.
 USES FOR SOLAR ENERGY:-
1.heating of water

2.solar thermal power stations

3.photovoltaic panels
PHOTO VOLTAIC CELL :-