photovoltaic

Question 0

what are basic components of a photovoltaic system

Answer 0

photovoltaic modules, charge controllers, batteries and inverters

Question 1

what are the advantages of photovoltaic systems

Answer 1

reliability, low maintenance, environmentally friendly, free fuel, locally generated power, flexible size, and transportability

Question 2

what are the types of stand alone pv systems

Answer 2

stand alone pv, stand alone dc pv and stand alone ac pv

Question 3

what is a grid utility

Answer 3

uses the utility power grid as a back up

Question 4

whats the most common solar cell material

Answer 4

silicon

Question 5

what are the factors that determine a photovoltaic modules output

Answer 5

load impedance solar irradiance cell temp

Question 6

whats Isc

Answer 6

short circuit current

Question 7

what is Voc

Answer 7

open circuit voltage

Question 8

whats the peak power formula

Answer 8

Vmp x Imp = pm

Question 9

how are batteries rated

Answer 9

according to their storage capacity measured in amp hourd

Question 10

how does pv module performance vary with temperature

Answer 10

current remains constant voltage varys

Question 11

how does pv module performance vary with irradiance

Answer 11

current decreases but voltage remains constant