Solar energy

1. How many main types of clouds are there?

There are Ten Basic Cloud Types Cirrostratus, Cirrocumulus, Altostratus, Altocumulus, Nimbostratus, Cumulus, Stratus, Cumulonimbus, Stratocumulus.

2. Can clouds increase solar irradiance reaching a photovoltaic?

yes, It can.

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

No, need occurs for the direct irradiance.

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

Direct

Diffuse

Reflected

R=All three

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

Germany

6. Is solar energy the solution?

Yes of course, because it's cheaper and have 0 emissions.

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

yes.

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

yes.

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

We need to promote the culture of savings for you seize the power.