A solar power plant, also known as a solar energy system, solar system, and solar power system, is a renewable energy system. It utilizes solar UV radiation, which is abundant, available, intermittent, and inexpensive. Photovoltaic panels are used to convert this thermal energy into electrical energy. Simply, many panels are installed in an optimal configuration to harvest solar energy and convert it into electrical energy fed into the grid.
Each country’s solar capacity varies according to solar irradiance and available land. Because the energy source is the sun, which is clean, renewable, abundant, and cheap, the solar power plant is considered a renewable option.
Solar power plants are typically built in large open spaces, creating a solar farm that generates a significant amount of electricity. Because it is a limited and intermittent source, solar power plant meets peak demand. Unless and until storage becomes a viable and long-term option, the solar power plant will be limited to peaking demand rather than baseload demand.
The performance of solar power plants is determined by climatic conditions and the quality of the equipment used in the system. Furthermore, locations with higher solar insolation produce more electricity. Furthermore, the efficiency of solar systems varies depending on the type of panels used.