3. Benefits of Solar Electricity (PV)
Energy Independence
“Fuel” is delivered free everywhere
Minimal maintenance
Maximum reliability
Portability and mobility
Reduce Vulnerability to power loss
Systems are easily expanded (modularity)
4. Top 10 Energy consumers by country
Source: BP Statistical Review of World Energy June 2012
6. India - Solar PV Installed Capacity
(Source: MNRE, Bridge to India)
Installations of
1096 MW as of
December 2012
Driven by JNNSM,
Gujarat State
Policy
Maximum
installations in
Rajasthan, Gujarat
7. Two Main Categories
Water heating and cooking Electricity production
Solar Thermal Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
8. Photovoltaic (PV) systems converts light
energy directly into electricity, commonly
known as “solar cells.”
The simplest systems power the small
calculators we use every day.
More complicated systems will provide a
large portion of the electricity in the near
future.
PV’s are not contributing to global warming
and pollution.
Photovoltaic (PV) System
22. A System that combines various energy
sources such as solar, wind etc is
called as “Hybrid” system.
Diesel Generators are often used for
reliable power, solar are used to
decrease fuel costs.
Optional combination of solar and
diesel to power at lowest overall annual
cost.
Solar Hybrid System