UPSC CSE Pre 2014Question #104Nuclear & Energy Technology
With reference to technology for solar power production, consider the following statements:
1. 'Photovoltaics' is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while 'Solar Thermal' is a technology that utilizes the Sun's rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process. Alternating
2. Photovoltaics-generates Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC).
3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for photovoltaics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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