Practice Introduction (1.1) - Solar Photovoltaic Systems - Renewable Energy Engineering
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Question 1 Easy

What is the photovoltaic effect?

💡 Hint: Think about how light interacts with solar cells.

Question 2 Easy

Name the two types of semiconductor materials commonly used in solar cells.

💡 Hint: One is single crystal, the other is a type of multiple crystals.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of solar cells?

To absorb heat
To convert sunlight into electricity
To store energy

💡 Hint: Focus on the main goal of a solar cell.

Question 2

True or False: The efficiency of a solar cell is the percentage of sunlight it converts into electricity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what efficiency means in this context.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a solar cell with an efficiency of 20% and an area of 1 m². If it receives 1000 W/m² of sunlight, how much power can it generate?

💡 Hint: You need to apply the efficiency to the power received.

Challenge 2 Hard

What are the economic implications of using PVT systems versus traditional PV systems in residential applications?

💡 Hint: Think about both energy savings and initial investment.

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