Solar Energy

1. How many main types of clouds are there?
R. 10

2. Can clouds increase solar irradiance reaching a photovoltaic?

R. Yes, but they have disadvantage.

3. Do solar towers that produce energy from the sun work at night?

R. Yes

4. Which of the three (or combination of) types of solar irradiance do photovoltaics use?

Direct

Diffuse

Reflected

All three

Direct and reflected

Direct and diffuse

R. All three

5. Which one the countries below has the highest solar irradiance potential?

Germany

UK

Cyprus

Austria

Finland

R. Cyprus

6. Is solar energy the solution?

R. Yes, because is cheaper and more sustainable,

7. Should more focus be given to better and cheaper batteries to store energy for household use?

R. Yes, because it would be better and cheaper.

8. If satellite imaging was open-data, and anyone could access it, would that increase the use of solar energy systems?

R. Yes

9. How would the world, as we know it, change, if free energy was available for all?

R. The world would be better because the traditional power plants will not pollute and the changing climate will be decreased.