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Solar energy is used for two groups of applications: non‐power plant and power plant. Figure 1.2 shows various applications of solar energy [2]. Based on Figure 1.2, solar power plants are divided into three categories: solar thermal; PV thermal hybrid; and PV.

Figure 1.1 Energy conversion cycle.

Source: Modified from Twidell and Weir [1].