P-2 Towards Green Energy — Science STD 10 — Question

1. After burning the coal, the heat that is produced is used in the generation of thermal electricity.
2. For producing heat, the coal is burnt in the boilers.
3. The combustion of coal produces heat. This heat converts water into steam, which is under very high temperature and pressure. By its force the turbines move. The turbines in turn are connected to generator which rotates and produces energy.
4. Thermal energy is polluting and not eco-friendly.
5. The fuel here is coal, its reserves are limited.

Solar thermal electricity generation:

1. Solar radiations are used in solar thermal electricity production.
2. For production of heat, many reflectors are used which reflect the radiations of the sun into the absorbent.
3. Sun’s heat convert the water into steam that rotates the turbine. The turbines then rotate the generators. This generates the electricity.
4. Solar energy is not polluting, it is eco-friendly.
5. The solar radiations are in abundance and are sustainable and persistent.