(i)

Explanation of how solar energy is used to generate electricity

1. A photovoltaic cell/solar cell collects the sun's energy
2. The energy removes an electron from the cell/causes photoelectric effect
3. The electron then moves and this movement of electrons contribute electric current

(ii)

Other uses of solar energy

1. Heating water/Homes/Environment
2. Lighting homes/places
3. Drying clothes/fish/baked pots/earthen ware/seeds
4. Stimulates the skin to produce Vitamin D
5. Use in hydrological/water cycles
6. For photosynthesis in plants