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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?

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

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

Photovoltaic cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the theoretical solar energy potential in TW?

1.2x105 TW Signup and view all the answers

What is the practical solar energy potential in TW?

≈ 600 TW Signup and view all the answers

What is the onshore electricity generation potential of solar energy?

Depends on land fraction etc.; WEA 2000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the energy conversion efficiency of photosynthesis?

10% Signup and view all the answers

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

Solar cell Signup and view all the answers