Consider the following statements: At the present level of technology available in India, solar energy can be conveniently used to:1. Supply hot water to residential buildings.2. Supply water for minor irrigation projects.3. Provide street lighting.4. Electrify a cluster of villages and small towns. Of these statements
✓ Correct answer: a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
ExplanationThe industrial ages gave us the understanding of sunlight as an energy source.India is endowed with vast solar energy potential.About 5,000 trillion kWh per year energy is incident over India’s land area with most parts receiving 4-7 kWh per sqm per day.Solar photovoltaic power can effectively be harnessed providing huge scalability in India.Statement 1 is correct: Solar water heaters are widely used for residential purposes.Statement 2 is correct: Solar-powered pumps are increasingly utilized for small-scale irrigation.Governments under PM KUSUM are advocating for proliferation of such pumps.Statement 3 is correct: Solar street lights are common in both rural and urban areas.Statement 4 is correct: Solar microgrids and standalone systems can provide electricity to remote villages and small towns.10.6 Space Physics 292
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