Understanding Photovoltaics and Solar Energy

What enables the conversion of sunlight into energy?

• Inverters

• Electronics

• Photovoltaics

• Grid network

What is the role of the grid network in a photovoltaics-powered home?

• Provides storage

• Stores appliances

• Generates electricity

• Converts sunlight

Where did the first systematic exploration of photovoltaics on homes begin?

• United States

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Japan

What was the purpose of the 'dummy' houses in the US exploration program?

• Housing people

• Generating electricity

• Testing solar-energy systems

• Storing energy

Which country's program was known as the 'Sunshine Project'?

• Japan

• United States

• France

• Germany

What was the aim of Germany's '1,000 roof program'?

• Reduce greenhouse gases by 1,000 tons

• Generate 1,000 kW of power

• Install 1,000 photovoltaic systems

• Build 1,000 new homes

What percentage of the system costs did the German government subsidize in the '1,000 roof program'?

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

By what year did the Japanese aim to equip 70,000 homes with photovoltaics?

• 1990

• 2000

• 2010

• 2020

What environmental benefit does using photovoltaics instead of fossil fuels provide?

• Increases air pollution

• Reduces water usage

• Increases greenhouse gases

• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

What future building regulation related to energy use is suggested in the text?

• Stipulated use of photovoltaics

• Compulsory energy audits

• Ban on fossil fuels

• Mandatory solar panels

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2