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What year was the SSPS concept created?
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1972
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What is a Dyson Sphere?
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It is a proposed megastructure which would encircle a star to harness its solar power production.
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List all eight (8) Remote PV Power System equipment examples.
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- Parking Meter
- Navigation Buoy
- Telemetry System
- Street Lights
- Radios
- Telecommunications
- Charging Stations
- WiFi Trash Compactors
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What is the name of the copper component in the image?
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Busbar Plate
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What is the typical range for the coefficient of losses regarding the Performance Ratio of a solar PV system?
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0.5 to 0.9 but typically 0.75
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Name four (4) typical roof obstructions to look out for during your site survey.
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- Hatches/Bulkhead
- Skylights
- Pipes & Vents
- Satellite Dishes
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True or False: Solar PV panels can be harmful to the environment at the end of its life cycle?
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True
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What is the NEC article for calculating the PV wire size regarding to current?
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690.8(A)(3) and 690.8(B)(2.a)
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What is the advantage of the SSPS concept?
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No interference from Earth’s atmosphere producing 24 hr/day and 365/yr consistent power generation.
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Why were Feed-In-Tariffs created for Solar PV Systems?
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Feed-In-Tariffs were created to help control and track the credits or payments that can be made for power generated by a homeowner being sold back to the grid.
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What is the LCOE for a solar project?
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LCOE = PC - ITC + O&M + LP -PVPBI
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What does WEEE define and who created it?
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It is the standard and guidance issued by the EU for how to appropriately dispose of end of life cycle solar PV panels.
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What is the minimum unbostructed distance required for Solar PV system FDNY roof access?
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6-feet
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What is the suggested software used for an initial solar PV design spot check?
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Google’s Project Sunroof
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What is the benefit of a Remote PV Power System?
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Remote Solar PV systems dedicate powering stand alone battery systems for a piece of equipment that have a specific function or purpose w/o the need for connection to the grid.
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What type of wave length was proposed for the SSPS to work?
* (A) Radio waves
* (B) Infared waves
* (C) Microwaves
* (D) Ultraviolet waves
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Microwaves
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What does WEEE stand for?
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
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What was the name of largest E-Waste city in the world?
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Guiyu of the Guangdong province in southern China
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What is a Brownfield?
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A Brownfield is an undeveloped, uninhabitable, or environmentally contaminated land site.
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Name eight (8) required items included in your Electrical 3-lines Riser Diagram.
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- Panel Type
- Total System Size
- Inverter Type
- Wire Size
- Number of Conductors
- Interconnection Method
- Solar PV panel strings
- Number of disconnect switches
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