Renewable Energy Sources Overview

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What is the primary source of energy for solar power?

Sunlight (correct)

Flowing water

Wind

Earth's internal heat

Which type of energy is considered renewable when sourced sustainably?

Biomass (correct)

Fossil fuels

Geothermal energy

Nuclear energy

What is the primary advantage of geothermal energy?

Widespread availability

Low environmental impact

Reliability and sustainability (correct)

High energy output

Why is traditional biomass considered non-renewable?

It contributes to deforestation and air pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

Replenishment rate Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of renewable energy sources over non-renewable sources?

They offer more sustainable and secure energy options Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant environmental benefit of transitioning to renewable energy sources?

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key economic benefit of investing in renewable energy?

Job creation and economic growth Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant advantage of decentralized renewable energy systems?

Reduced grid vulnerability Signup and view all the answers

What is a key driver of the growing emphasis on transitioning to renewable energy?

Growing public awareness of environmental issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason behind the transition to renewable energy?

To address the challenges posed by climate change Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a pyrheliometer?

To measure the direct solar irradiance Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant source of energy for power generation in India?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the glass or quartz dome in a pyranometer?

To minimize heat loss and allow sunlight to enter Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) initiative?

To provide electricity to all households Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical unit of measurement for solar irradiance in pyranometers and pyrheliometers?

Watts per square meter Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge posed by rapid urbanization in India?

Meeting the growing energy demand Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a thermoelectric sensor in a pyranometer?

To absorb solar radiation and generate a voltage signal Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of distance used to measure the solar constant?

Astronomical unit (AU) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a sunshine recorder?

To measure the duration of sunshine Signup and view all the answers

What is the wavelength range of visible light?

400 nm to 700 nm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a pyrheliometer?

To measure the intensity of solar radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the concentrating optics system in a pyrheliometer?

To focus sunlight onto a sensor Signup and view all the answers

Why is the sensing element of a pyrheliometer often blackened?

To maximize the absorption of solar radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calibration in a pyrheliometer?

To ensure the accuracy of the instrument Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the recording medium in a sunshine recorder?

To capture the focused sunlight and record its duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the daily rotation of the sunshine recorder?

To synchronize with the sun's movement across the sky Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the sun path diagram in a sunshine recorder?

To understand the position of the sun in the sky at different times Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between traditional and modern sunshine recorders?

The level of human intervention required Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of daily and annual sunshine data in climate studies?

To characterize different climate zones and understand weather patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of deploying sunshine recorders globally?

To study regional and global patterns of sunshine duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of sunshine data in climatology?

To characterize different climate zones and understand weather patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of sunshine recorders in meteorology?

To aid researchers in understanding the Earth's energy balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the focused sunlight on the recording medium?

A mark corresponding to the duration of sunshine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the glass sphere or prism in a sunshine recorder?

To focus sunlight onto a small point on the recording medium Signup and view all the answers

What does the solar constant represent?

The solar energy received at the outer atmosphere of Earth Signup and view all the answers

How does the solar constant vary throughout the day?

It remains constant throughout the day Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the solar declination angle?

It influences the latitude where the Sun is directly overhead Signup and view all the answers

Why is the angle of incidence important in solar energy applications?

It affects the amount of sunlight reaching a surface Signup and view all the answers

Which type of solar radiation is mostly absorbed by the atmosphere?

UVC radiation Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary source of energy for solar power?

Which type of energy is considered renewable when sourced sustainably?

What is the primary advantage of geothermal energy?

Why is traditional biomass considered non-renewable?

What is the primary difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

What is a major advantage of renewable energy sources over non-renewable sources?

What is a significant environmental benefit of transitioning to renewable energy sources?

What is a key economic benefit of investing in renewable energy?

What is a significant advantage of decentralized renewable energy systems?

What is a key driver of the growing emphasis on transitioning to renewable energy?

What is the main reason behind the transition to renewable energy?

What is the primary function of a pyrheliometer?

What is the dominant source of energy for power generation in India?

What is the purpose of the glass or quartz dome in a pyranometer?

What is the objective of the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) initiative?

What is the typical unit of measurement for solar irradiance in pyranometers and pyrheliometers?

What is the main challenge posed by rapid urbanization in India?

What is the function of a thermoelectric sensor in a pyranometer?

What is the unit of distance used to measure the solar constant?

What is the primary function of a sunshine recorder?

What is the wavelength range of visible light?

What is the primary function of a pyrheliometer?

What is the purpose of the concentrating optics system in a pyrheliometer?

Why is the sensing element of a pyrheliometer often blackened?

What is the purpose of calibration in a pyrheliometer?

What is the purpose of the recording medium in a sunshine recorder?

What is the main reason for the daily rotation of the sunshine recorder?

What is the purpose of the sun path diagram in a sunshine recorder?

What is the main difference between traditional and modern sunshine recorders?

What is the significance of daily and annual sunshine data in climate studies?

What is the purpose of deploying sunshine recorders globally?

What is the significance of sunshine data in climatology?

What is the primary application of sunshine recorders in meteorology?

What is the result of the focused sunlight on the recording medium?

What is the purpose of the glass sphere or prism in a sunshine recorder?

What does the solar constant represent?

How does the solar constant vary throughout the day?

What is the significance of the solar declination angle?

Why is the angle of incidence important in solar energy applications?

Which type of solar radiation is mostly absorbed by the atmosphere?

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