With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements ; 1. `Photovoltaics` is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while `Solar Thermal` is a technology that utilize

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Q: 7 (IAS/2014)
With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements ;
1. 'Photovoltaics' is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while 'Solar Thermal' is a technology that utilizes the Sun's rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process,
2. Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct ' Current (DC).
3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaics,
Which of the statements given above is/a re correct?
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