Question 1

Perhaps the biggest advantage of a photovoltaic system is a(n) ____________________ in the future.

Accepted Answer

investment

Question 2

A solar photovoltaic (PV) system is made up of the components that convert solar energy into mechanical energy suitable for connection to a load.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Why does an interactive system not require batteries?

Accepted Answer

A interactive system does not need battery storage because it uses the utility grid as power reserve.

Question 4

At this time ____________________ are the only way to store electricity produced by the sun for use at night or during very cloudy and stormy weather.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At this time ____________________ are the only...

Question 5

____________________ radiation amounts vary across the country.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ radiation amounts vary across the country....

Question 6

While the United States demand for photovoltaic systems is strong, the global market, especially in Germany and Japan, is much larger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A complete, environmentally protected unit consisting of solar cells, optics, and other components designed to generate dc power when exposed to sunlight is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A complete, environmentally protected unit consisting of...

Question 8

What kind of incentives can help make photovoltaic systems more affordable?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What kind of incentives can help make...

Question 9

The world PV market is estimated to be less than 10 billion dollars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n) ____________________ system incorporates a gas or diesel powered generator along with a PV system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ system incorporates a gas or...

Question 11

What is the basic photovoltaic system component that generates electricity when exposed to sunlight?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the basic photovoltaic system component...

Question 12

What type of systems are the simplest and least expensive PV system?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What type of systems are the simplest...

Question 13

A charge controller is used when charging a battery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Photovoltaic systems are ____________________ and can easily withstand outside weather conditions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Photovoltaic systems are ____________________ and can easily...

Question 15

How are photovoltaic systems safe?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How are photovoltaic systems safe?...

Question 16

Which state in the United States has the most photovoltaic systems installations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which state in the United States has...

Question 17

What is a hybrid system?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a hybrid system?...

Question 18

The fact that photovoltaic systems are expensive is an advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A solar cell is the basic ____________________ device that generates electricity when exposed to light.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A solar cell is the basic ____________________...

Question 20

What is future demand for photovoltaics expected to do?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is future demand for photovoltaics expected...

Exam 1: Introduction to Photovoltaics

Perhaps the biggest advantage of a photovoltaic system is a(n) ____________________ in the future.

A solar photovoltaic (PV) system is made up of the components that convert solar energy into mechanical energy suitable for connection to a load.

Why does an interactive system not require batteries?

At this time ____________________ are the only way to store electricity produced by the sun for use at night or during very cloudy and stormy weather.

____________________ radiation amounts vary across the country.

While the United States demand for photovoltaic systems is strong, the global market, especially in Germany and Japan, is much larger.

A complete, environmentally protected unit consisting of solar cells, optics, and other components designed to generate dc power when exposed to sunlight is called a(n) ____________________.

What kind of incentives can help make photovoltaic systems more affordable?

The world PV market is estimated to be less than 10 billion dollars.

A(n) ____________________ system incorporates a gas or diesel powered generator along with a PV system.

What is the basic photovoltaic system component that generates electricity when exposed to sunlight?

What type of systems are the simplest and least expensive PV system?

A charge controller is used when charging a battery.

Photovoltaic systems are ____________________ and can easily withstand outside weather conditions.

How are photovoltaic systems safe?

Which state in the United States has the most photovoltaic systems installations?

What is a hybrid system?

The fact that photovoltaic systems are expensive is an advantage.

A solar cell is the basic ____________________ device that generates electricity when exposed to light.

What is future demand for photovoltaics expected to do?