What is the difference between solar-concentrating and solar-photovoltaic electricity generation?
A) Solar-concentrating electricity generation uses mirrors or lenses to focus sunlight onto a small area where it is converted into heat to generate electricity through steam turbines or other means. Solar-photovoltaic electricity generation directly converts sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells made of semiconductor materials.
B) Solar-concentrating electricity generation relies on concentrating sunlight onto a small area to generate heat, which is then used to produce electricity through thermal processes. Solar-photovoltaic electricity generation converts sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic cells.
C) Solar-concentrating electricity generation concentrates sunlight onto a small receiver to generate high temperatures, which are then utilized to produce electricity. Solar-photovoltaic electricity generation converts sunlight directly into electricity through the photovoltaic effect in semiconductor materials.
D) Solar-concentrating electricity generation focuses sunlight onto a small area, typically using mirrors or lenses, to produce heat that drives electricity generation processes. Solar-photovoltaic electricity generation directly converts sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect in semiconductor materials without concentrating sunlight.