With reference to technologies 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.
- 2. Photovoltaics generates Alternating 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?
1 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
None
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2014