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Satellite-derived solar resource map
As solar radiation passes through the earth’s atmosphere, some of it is absorbed or scattered by air molecules, water vapour, aerosols,
and clouds. The solar radiation that passes through directly to the earth’s surface is called direct solar radiation. The radiation that has been
scattered out of the direct beam is called diffuse solar radiation. The direct component of sunlight and the diffuse component of skylight
falling together on a horizontal surface make up global solar radiation.

IEA Calls for More Support for Solar Thermal Power

August 10th, 2012 | by Joshua S Hill

The International Energy Agency has called for greater political support for increasing the amount of solar thermal power after

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