Question

Solar energy can be trapped through

• A. Direct heating
• B. Thermoelectric conversion
• C. Photovoltaic conversion
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Solar energy can be trapped through the following:

A. Direct heating of the solar energy uses pumps and fans to circulate the heat gathered by the solar collectors. It is widely used in water heating system.

B. Thermoelectric conversion converts the solar energy directly to the electrical energy by creating a voltage effect due to the difference in the temperature.

C. Photovoltaic conversion produces electricity through solar energy by maintaining an electron flow. The release of electrons when exposed to sunlight creates an electric current along the path of the electron movement.

Hence, the correct answer is 'All of the above'