SOLAR MOD. 4: SYSTEM COMPONENTS

The primary component common to all PV systems is...

• the PV array

• the string inverter

• the battery bank

• DC disconnect

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NGSS.HS-PS3-3

Batteries in a PV system are typically charged by the _____ and discharged by the ______.

• grid, solar arrays

• grid, inverter

• array, loads

• loads, solar arrays

These systems include the fewest components, but can be the most complex PV systems to design properly due to the lack of energy storage or system control.

• bimodal

• stand-alone

• hybrid

• direct-coupled

A group of batteries connected together with series and parallel connections to provide a specific voltage and capacity is called a...

• battery array

• battery bank

• cell

• none of the above

A(n) ___ is a device that converts DC power into AC power.

• charger

• inverter

• alternator

• rectifier

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NGSS.HS-PS3-3

A _______ is a device that converts DC power from one voltage to another.

• DC-AC Converter

• rectifier

• transformer

• DC-DC converter

A ________ is a device that converts mechanical energy into electricity by means of electromagnetic induction.

• generator

• converter

• turbine

• capacitor

A PV system that operates in parallel with and is connected to the electric utility grid is called a(n) _______ PV system.

• utility-interactive

• grid-connected

• interactive

• all of the above

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS3-3

Batteries convert _____________energy into electrical energy

• electric

• atomic

• chemical

• mechanical

A(n) ____________________ PV system is a simple type of stand-alone system where the output of a PV module or array is directly connected to a DC load.

• direct coupled

• hybrid

• grid-connected

• bimodal