How the Solar Eclipse Will Impact Electricity Supplies

What happens to solar power generation during a total solar eclipse?

• It decreases for several hours

• It remains the same

• It increases significantly

• It stops completely

What is the path where observers can see a total solar eclipse called?

• Moon shadow lane

• Solar path

• Eclipse alley

• Path of totality

How much of the Sun's disk is obscured in Miami during the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse?

• 100%

• 75%

• 20%

• 46%

What is the main obstacle to solar power generation?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Cloud cover

• Night time

How do electrical system operators balance electricity production?

• By using only solar power

• By predicting solar eclipses

• By balancing production with demand

• By storing electricity in large batteries

What happens to wind power generation during a solar eclipse?

• It decreases because of lower temperatures

• It stops completely

• It remains unchanged

• It increases due to higher winds

How do grid operators prepare for the drop in solar power during an eclipse?

• By increasing nonrenewable energy use

• By shutting down the grid

• By asking people to use less electricity

• By using electricity from other countries

What is the effect of a solar eclipse on solar power generation capacity?

• It temporarily reduces the output

• It has no effect

• It permanently damages solar panels

• It doubles the capacity

What is the duration of totality in southern Texas during the 2024 eclipse?

• 1 hour

• 4 minutes and 27 seconds

• 2 minutes

• 10 minutes

What additional emissions were produced during the 2017 eclipse due to increased nonrenewable energy use?

• About 10 million pounds of CO2

• No additional emissions

• About 1 million pounds of CO2

• About 100 million pounds of CO2