2.16.3 SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE
It is well known that human beings have been using solar energy for different uses, from ancient
days. Find examples of these uses and add to the list given below.
1. To get salt from sea water.
2. To dry wet clothes
3. To dry firewood
4. To dry cereals
5. To dry fish
6. To dry leather
We now use several appliances which work using solar energy. Appliances like solar cooker and
solar heater absorb solar radiations and convert it into heat.
Then what about a solar cell? Solar energy is converted into electrical energy and it is directly
used or stored in a battery.