Questions and Problems

Multiple choice questions

1. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(A) The solar energy source is unlimited, available globally, and lowest cost compared to
other energy systems.
(B) Output of PV is not consistent, i.e., it varies with the day and sun radiation’s availability.
(C) A solar PV cell is an energy conversion device employed to produce the photovoltaic effect,
i.e., via conversion of sunlight to electric energy.
(D) Solar PV module or solar array refers to the combination of many individual solar PV cells into
a modular form in order to increase the total electrical power output.
(E) No answer

2. The following are the application advantages of solar energy systems, except,
(A) PV systems can be fabricated easily
(B) High system efficiency
(C) No moving parts
(D) The energy source is unlimited and available globally
(E) No answer

3-The efficiency of various types of photovoltaic collectors ______ with

_______ temperature.

(A) increases, decreasing

(B) decreases, increasing

(C) remains same, increasing

(D) depends upon type of collector

(E) No answer

4-Global radiation =

(A) Direct radiation – Diffuse Radiation

(B) Direct radiation + Diffuse Radiation

(C) Direct radiation / Diffuse Radiation

(D) Diffuse Radiation / Direct radiation