Introduction to photovoltaics Assignment

1. Why the solar energy is important?

2. What is the most common way that solar energy is converted into electricity?
3. What is Photovoltaics?
4. More energy from the sunlight falls on the Earth in _______________ than the total
energy used by the entire population of the planet in one year.
5. Why is the future of solar energy bright?
6. What is one of the disadvantages of the use of solar energy?
7. What are some of the benefits of solar energy?
8. What are the factors that can affect the efficiency of solar panel?
9. What are solar cells also known as?
10. What type of radiation is absorbed in the greenhouse effect process?
Visible Light and infrared
11. Solar energy is a desirable alternative to fossil fuels and other depletable resources because:
They are pollution and noise free
They require no movable parts
The sun is an inexhaustible source
All of the above
12. A photovoltaic system:
Converts AC to DC electricity.
Can provide electricity to the grid.
Uses a distribution panel to convert DC to AC electricity.
Converts photons into protons.
13. Does solar PV generate electricity when the weather is cloudy?
No - the sun needs to be shining in order for the system to generate energy
Nobody knows the answer - it's a solar mystery...
Yes - the PV system operates with sunlight rather than sunshine
All the above
14. Global Warming directly results in which of the following? (You may select more than
one option)
Increase in temperature on Earth
Increased electrical consumption in houses
Increase rate in oil spills
Melting of polar ice caps
Unpredictable Weather patterns
15. Why must we go for solar energy?
Solar energy is a renewable source of energy.
Solar energy is cost-effective.
Solar energy is one of the most reliable forms of energy.
Solar energy is durable.
Solar energy is more reliable than other sources of energy.
16. Solar photovoltaic panels produce __________.
Heat
Water
Electricity
Photo voltage
17. What are the advantages of solar energy?

1. Can run both in day and night

2. Cheap
3. No carbon emissions
4. High Energy Output
5. The sun is an immense source of energy that can be harnessed with solar energy

1,2,3
3,5
1,3,5
All of the above

18. What are solar panels?

Solar Energy
A solar cell
A pack of solar cells
The sun

19. What is the process of converting solar energy into electricity?

Solar energy from the sun --> Absorbed by solar cells --> Transferred into homes -->
Inverted by grid-tie inverters --> Electricity
Solar energy from the sun --> Absorbed by solar cells --> Inverted by grid-tie inverters
--> Electricity --> Transferred into homes
Solar energy from the sun --> Inverted by grid-tie inverters --> Absorbed by solar cells
--> Electricity --> Transferred into homes
Solar energy from the sun --> Inverted by grid-tie inverters --> Electricity --> Inverted
by grid-tie inverters --> Transferred into homes
20. What are the disadvantages of solar energy?
High Cost
Low efficiency
Requires good location
All of the above