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What is the rate of solar energy reaching the earth surface?(a) 1016W(b) 865W(c) 2854W(d) 1912WThe question was asked during an interview.Question is taken from Solar Radiation in chapter Solar Energy of Energy Engineering

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Correct option is (a) 1016W

Explanation: The solar energy REACHING the surface of the earth is about 1016W whereas the WORLDWIDE power DEMAND is 1013W. That means solar energy GIVES us 1000 TIMES more energy than our requirement.



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