SOLAR ENERGY

 The first commercial photovoltaic cell was invented in 1954 by Bell Laboratories in America.
 The first solar cells were available for purchase to the public in 1956.
 Solar power harnesses the natural energy of the sun’s rays to produce electricity.
 Photovoltaic cells are commonly made from different types of silicon.
 Specifically, solar cells capture certain wavelengths of solar radiation and convert them to electricity for domestic & Industrial purposes.
 Solar power is measured like all electricity in watts.
 The majority of solar panels can produce eight to ten kilowatts of energy per square foot.
 Solar power is one of the cleanest, most sustainable, and most renewable resources in the world.
 Solar power does not create any noise pollution.
 NASA is presently working on a solar-powered aircraft.
 Solar power is a fast developing industry in India.
 TamilNadu has the 5th highest installed solar-power capacity in India as on May 2018. The total installed capacity in Tamil Nadu is 1800 MW.
 Karnataka is the top solar state in India exceeding 5,000 MW installed capacity by the end of financial year 2017-18.