Chapter 1: Introduction to Photovoltaics Quiz

A charge controller is used when charging a battery.

• True

• False

A solar photovoltaic (PV) system is made up of the components that convert solar energy into mechanical energy suitable for connection to a load.

• True

• False

The world PV market is estimated to be less than 10 billion dollars.

• True

• False

While the United States demand for photovoltaic systems is strong, the global market, especially in Germany and Japan, is much larger.

• True

• False

The fact that photovoltaic systems are expensive is an advantage.

• True

• False

A complete, environmentally protected unit consisting of solar cells, optics, and other components designed to generate dc power when exposed to sunlight is called a(n) _________________.

• module.

• battery.

• inverter.

• generator.

A solar cell is the basic ________________ device that generates electricity when exposed to light.

• photovoltaic.

• electrochemical.

• thermoelectric.

• piezoelectric.

Perhaps the biggest advantage of a photovoltaic system is a(n) ________________ in the future.

• investment.

• expense.

• risk.

• loss.

Photovoltaic systems are __________________ and can easily withstand outside weather conditions.

• strong

• fragile

• weak

• delicate

__________________ radiation amounts vary across the country.

• Solar

• Lunar

• Thermal

• Nuclear