Solar Energy and Spectral Properties Quiz

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What is the theoretical solar energy potential of sunlight striking Earth?

1.76 x 105 TW

What is the practical solar energy potential of sunlight?

≈ 600 TW (50 TW - 1500 TW depending on land fraction etc.)

What is the electricity generation potential of photosynthesis?

≈ 60 TW (10% conversion efficiency)

What is a solar cell?

<p>A device that directly converts the energy of light into electrical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect?

<p>Photovoltaic cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the theoretical solar energy potential in TW?

<p>1.2x105 TW</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the practical solar energy potential in TW?

<p>≈ 600 TW</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the onshore electricity generation potential of solar energy?

<p>Depends on land fraction etc.; WEA 2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the energy conversion efficiency of photosynthesis?

<p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the device that directly converts the energy of light into electrical energy?

<p>Solar cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

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