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It is the measure of the RATE of solar radiation falling on an area

• Conductance

• Irridation

• Temperature

• Irridiance

Is a type of electrical converter which converts the variable direct current (DC) output of a photovoltaic solar panel into a utility frequency alternating current (AC).

• Converter

• Rectifier

• Inverter

• Generator

An important component of photovoltaic modules is the encapsulant, which is the material that surrounds solar cells and protects them from shock and environmental attack.

• Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct (EVA)

• Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)

• Earned Value Analysis (EVA)

• Economic Value Added (EVA)

This is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect.

• Photovultaics

• Photouvoltaics

• Photovoltacis

• Photovoltaics

It is a collection of photovoltaic cells that are installed in a framework and use sunlight as a source of energy to create direct current power.

• Solar Array

• Solar Panel

• Solar Module

• Solar Cell

When semiconductor is exposed to light, it absorbs the light’s energy and transfer it to negatively charged particles in the material called ________.

• Neutron

• Proton

• Electron

• Voltron

It receives the incoming power from the utility company and distributes it to each of the circuits that supply the various lights, outlets, appliances, and other devices throughout the house.

• Main Service Panel

• Main Circuit Breaker

• Main Bonding Jumper

• Hot Bus Bars

In solar terminology, the term _______ refers to the power consumption of the device(s) that are being used in the system.

• Grid

• Array

• Bank

• Load

A ______________ is usually commercial electric power distribution system that takes electricity from a generator, transmit it over a certain distance, then takes the electricity down to consumer through a distribution system.

• Utility Box

• Utility Grid

• Utility Panel

• Utility Power

What kind of inverter do we need for a solar panel system that does not require a separate battery inverter?

• Solar Inverter

• Micro Inverter

• Hybrid Inverter

• Inverter