Solar PV System and Modules

What is the purpose of a solar PV system?

• To generate heat

• To generate Electricity

• To cool a building

• To purify water

Which of the following is the most common type of solar PV system?

• Concentrated solar power

• Thin film solar panels

• Polycrystalline solar panels

• Monocrystalline solar panels

What is the function of an inverter in a solar PV system?

• To convert DC electricity to AC electricity

• To store excess energy in batteries

• To regulate the voltage of the solar panels

• To track the movement of the sun

What is the efficiency of a typical solar PV system

• 10-15%

• 20-25%

• 30-35%

• 40-45%

Which of the following factors can affect the performance of a solar PV system?

• Temperature

• Shading

• Dust and dirt

• All of the above

What is the role of a charge controller in a solar PV system?

• To regulate the voltage of the solar panels

• To convert DC electricity to AC electricity

• To store excess energy in batteries

• To prevent overcharging of the batteries

What is the maximum power point (MPP) of a solar PV system?

• The highest voltage the system can produce

• The highest current the system can produce

• The combination of voltage and current that produces the most power

• The total amount of energy the system can produce in a day

Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar PV systems?

• They are expensive to install

• They require a lot of maintenance

• They only work in sunny locations

• They produce a lot of pollution

Which of the following is a benefit of solar PV systems?

• They reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• They are more reliable than fossil fuel power plants

• They can operate in extreme weather conditions

• They are cheaper than all other types of renewable energy

Which of the following is an example of a grid-tied solar PV system?

• A system that is not connected to the electric grid

• A system that is connected to the electric grid but does not use batteries

• A system that is connected to the electric grid and uses batteries for energy storage

• A system that is connected to the electric grid and uses a backup generator