Solar Panels Quiz
Solar PV panels produce:
Heat
Water
Electricity
Correct Answer
Photo Voltage
Solar thermal panels can heat:
Swimming pools
Hot water for indoor plumbing
Hot tubs
All of the above Correct Answer
The size of a home PV or solar water heating system depends on:
Hours of peak sun
Energy requirements of the home
Available roof space and shading considerations
All of the above Correct Answer
Stand-alone solar energy systems provide:
Electricity in remote locations not connected to utility power
lines Correct Answer
Electricity for specific appliances
Electricity in addition to power provided by a utility grid
Electricity without the need of the sun
A grid-tied system provides:
Electricity from solar augmented by power from a local utility
provider Correct Answer
Electricity totally provided by solar cells tied together in grid-like arrays
Electricity generated by satellite systems in space
Exclusively energy from your power company
Solar energy is a desirable alternative to fossil fuels and other depletable resources because:
Systems are pollution- and noise-free
Systems often require no moveable parts
The sun is an inexhaustible resource
All of the above Correct Answer
Space missions and equipment using solar energy have included:
Magellan
Mars Observer
The Hubble Space Telescope
All of the above Correct Answer
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