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Does solar radiation encompass a complete spectrum

Does solar radiation encompass a complete spectrum of all the forms of electromagnetic radiation?

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Yes it definitely does. It comprises all the forms of radiation; however 99% of its energy is taken by radiation with wavelengths among 278 and 4600 nm, with the utmost at 472 nm.

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