PV6

Question 1

steps from Solar modules to electricity

Answer 1

1. Solar modules
2. inverter
3. AC disconnect
4. Distribution Switchgear
5. Utility Meter
6. Electric Utility Service

Question 2

What are the important factors when considering installing PVs on site

Answer 2

• shading

- orientation

Question 3

what are some sources of shading?

Answer 3

trees, buildings, inter-row shading

Question 4

orientation factors

Answer 4

tilt and azimuth

Question 5

Sizing factors for solar integration

Answer 5

Structural (what can fit)
Electrical (net metering, time of use)
Budget

Question 6

Construction limitation to consider when installing PVs

Answer 6

Design (integrated approach, equipment placement)

Installation (trade collaboration)

Question 7

Every 20% shade results in 00% loss

Answer 7

80

Question 8

max PV dc voltage for one- and two-family house

Answer 8

600

Question 9

max pv dc voltage for bldgs

Answer 9

1000 or below

Question 10

max pv dc voltage when not on buildings

Answer 10

1500 or below

Question 11

How to increase the voltage?

Answer 11

series installaiton of PVs

Question 12

how to reach the required KWh?

Answer 12

parallel installation

Question 13

what are the three major steps when installing PVs?

Answer 13

siting
sizing
constructing

Question 14

What is MPPT tracking range?

Answer 14

a range within which our system has maximum output even during the hottest days of the year