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Question 1
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Which system type shuts down when there is a utility blackout?

Grid-direct 

PV direct
Multimode
Stand-alone
PV power plant

Your answer is correct.

Grid-direct
Explanation
Most grid-direct systems are designed to shut down during a utility outage. This is primarily a safety feature
which prevents the PV system from sending power to the utility grid when line workers, trying to fix the power
lines, expect the system to be de-energized. Grid-direct inverters are also, in most cases, not capable of
producing their own voltage; instead they synchronize with the voltage of the utility and push current to the
utility grid and to other electrical loads.
The correct answer is: Grid-direct

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A(n) ________ is often added to a stand-alone system to charge the batteries when the PV array isn’t producing enough
power.

generator 

inverter
charge controller
transfer switch
microgrid interface device

Your answer is correct.

generator
Explanation
Even though the PV array will supply most of the energy in a stand-alone system it is often necessary to include
a fossil fuel generator in the design. The generator will be able to charge the batteries if the PV array doesn’t
produce enough energy during times of low solar resource, such as during winter. The generator can also
provide backup power if a piece of equipment like the inverter or charge controller should fail. 
The correct answer is: generator

Question 3
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This system type includes batteries and is connected to a utility grid, typically used for backup power during utility
outages. 

Multimode 

Grid-direct
PV direct
Stand-alone
PV power plant

Your answer is correct.

Multimode
Explanation
Multimode systems have a connection to the utility grid, so they can send excess generation back to the utility
for a credit. They also include batteries and can operate in stand-alone mode to provide power to the building
during a utility outage.
The correct answer is: Multimode

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This is an example of an energy generator which can power loads or send energy back to the utility grid if there is
excess. 

PV array
Charge controller
Battery bank
Inverter 

DC loads panel

Your answer is incorrect.

PV array
Explanation
The PV array is an example of a power generation source whose output can be used to directly power loads. Or,
if the generation exceeds the demand of the loads, excess energy can be exported to the utility grid which
creates a credit towards future electrical charges. 
The correct answer is: PV array

Question 5
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A PV module connected directly to a well pump is an example of what type of system?

PV direct 

Multimode
Grid-direct
Stand-alone
PV power plant

Your answer is correct.

PV direct
Explanation
A PV module or array connected directly to a load, such as a fan or well pump, is an example of a PV direct
system. These systems will only provide power to the load when the sun is shining, and the speed of the load
will vary depending on the intensity of the sunlight. 
The correct answer is: PV direct

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A(n) _________ stores energy so it can be used later, after the sun has gone down or during a utility power outage. 

battery bank 

inverter
charge controller
DC loads panel
PV array

Your answer is correct.

battery bank
Explanation
A battery bank is an energy storage device that allows energy produced by the PV array to be saved for later
use. This could be during the night in a stand-alone system or during a utility outage in a multimode system. 
The correct answer is: battery bank

Question 7
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A person wants to build a cabin in a remote area where the cost of extending the utility power lines is prohibitive.
What would be the best PV system type for their site?

Stand-alone
PV direct
Multimode 

Grid-direct
PV power plant

Your answer is incorrect.

Stand-alone
Explanation
Stand-alone systems have no connection to the utility grid and are often used in locations where extending
utility lines is cost-prohibitive. These systems are designed to supply power to the loads 24 hours a day all year
long and are customized to the owner’s energy use patterns. 
The correct answer is: Stand-alone

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A _______ is usually connected directly to a utility’s medium or high voltage transmission lines through a transformer. 

PV power plant 

stand-alone system
PV direct system
multimode system
grid-direct system

Your answer is correct.

PV power plant
Explanation
PV power plants or utility-scale systems don’t have any loads on site but instead are connected directly to the
utilities medium- or high-voltage transmission lines through a transformer. Energy generated from the system is
either sold directly to the utility or sold to other large consumers of energy. 
The correct answer is: PV power plant

Question 9
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Which component converts DC electricity from a PV array or battery to AC electricity which can be used by standard
house loads?

Inverter 

Charge controller
DC loads panel
Microgrid interface device
Battery bank

Your answer is correct.

Inverter
Explanation
An inverter takes DC electricity from a PV array or battery bank and converts it to AC electricity which can be
used by standard household loads or exported to the utility grid. 
The correct answer is: Inverter

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A DC coupled system uses a ________ to regulate charging to the battery bank to prevent overcharging. 

charge controller 

microgrid interface device

inverter
DC loads panel
PV array

Your answer is correct.

charge controller
Explanation
Charge controllers connect to the PV array and the battery bank. They are designed to regulate the output of
the PV array so the batteries don’t become overcharged which could cause damage to the batteries.
The correct answer is: charge controller

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