SOLAR PANEL PLANT FROM GS POWER CONTROLS (DELHI) A solar plant, or solar power plant, is a facility that uses solar panels (photovoltaic systems) or solar thermal systems to generate electricity by harnessing energy from the sun. There are two main types of solar plants: 1. **Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Power Plants**: These plants use solar panels made up of many solar cells that convert sunlight directly into electricity through the photovoltaic effect. These plants can be either ground-mounted or on rooftops. 2. **Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plants**: These use mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a small area to generate heat, which is then used to produce electricity, typically by powering a steam turbine. Solar plants are considered a sustainable energy source, as they generate no emissions while producing electricity, and they contribute to reducing reliance on fossil fuels.