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What is the primary use of a solar thermal system in plumbing?

• To generate electricity for the home

• To heat water using sunlight

• To pump water from a well

• To provide air conditioning

Which component of a solar thermal system is crucial for heating water?

• Photovoltaic cells

• Heat exchanger

• Wind turbine

• Inverter

What is a major benefit of installing a solar thermal system in a residential plumbing setup?

• Increased water pressure

• Reduced energy bills and carbon footprint

• Unlimited hot water regardless of weather

• Requires no maintenance

What is a potential disadvantage of a solar thermal system for water heating?

• High initial installation costs and reliance on sunny weather

• Inability to connect to existing plumbing systems

• Excessive noise during operation

• Increased water hardness

How is the heated water from a solar thermal system typically stored?

• In a heat exchanger

• In a storage tank

• In a photovoltaic cell

• In a wind turbine

Where should a biomass system store hot water?

• In an insulated hot water cylinder or tank

• In an underground reservoir

• In external water troughs

• In the central heating radiator

What do wind turbines primarily use to generate electricity?

• Solar energy

• Hydropower

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

Which is a benefit of wind turbines mentioned in the video?

• Consistent energy output

• Noisy operation

• Renewable energy source

• High operational costs

What is a disadvantage of wind turbines?

• Pollution generation

• High fuel consumption

• Intermittent energy production

• Emission of greenhouse gases

What impact do wind turbines have on wildlife?

• Increase in biodiversity

• No impact

• Habitat disruption

• Improved health