QUIZ 1 - PV Cells, Modules, Systems and Applications

What is the power output of a solar panel with a voltage of 24V and a current of 5A?

What is the current of a solar panel with a power output of 300W and a voltage of 24V?

What is the voltage of a solar panel with a power output of 200W and a current of 8A?

What is the power output of a solar panel with a voltage of 36V and a current of 3.5A?

Which material is commonly used as the semiconductor in solar cells?

What is the efficiency of a typical commercial solar PV module?

What is the function of the anti-reflective coating on a solar PV module?

What is the typical lifespan of a solar PV module?

What is the difference between a monocrystalline and a polycrystalline solar PV module?

What is the purpose of the junction box on a solar PV module?

What is the efficiency of a solar panel?

Which of the following factors affects the power output of a solar panel?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of thin-film solar panels compared to crystalline silicon panels?

Which of the following types of solar panels can produce electricity even in low-light conditions?

What is the primary factor that determines the power output of a solar panel?

Which of the following is a benefit of using solar energy?

Which type of system, more than any other, needs an adequate amount of energy storage and power generation for periods of little or no solar activity?

This device turns DC current into AC current

With a grid tied system (Utility Interactive), if you are away from the house and your system produces more than you can consume you can send the excess to the grid by way of the utility to feed you neighbors.

True or false?

With a grid tied system, if there is a power outage on the grid your solar energy home system will be cut off as well.

True or False?

A Multimode System assures continuity in the supply of electricity, which means the owner will still have power for backup loads, even if utility power is lost.

True or False?

Installing lightning arrestors on disconnect switches in a PV array absolutely and completely ensures the system will not be damaged by a lightning strike.

True or False?

Which of the following statements are true regarding disconnect switches?

Choose all that apply.

Devices that houses the utility feed into a home and the circuit breakers that control power to the different appliances in the house is called

A solar energy system with no connection to the electrical grid is considered a...

The simplest design of all the systems solar power systems, only requiring a PV module/array and a DC Load