Multiple choice

With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements:

  1. Photovoltaics is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while Solar Thermal is a technology that utilizes the sun's rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process.
  2. Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC).
  3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaics.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. None

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

1 only