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Test Paper OCPM1AQA02

Introduction:

Question 02011:

What are the topics covered in module 1?

1a How solar works

1b Installation and working of solar power plant

1c Business models

1d Investment, saving, Return on investment, internal rate of return

Question 02012:

There are how many types of important renewable energies?

Sun

Wind

Water

Geothermal

Ocean

Hydrogen

Biomass

Question 02013:

How does solar PV panels work?

PV Panel converts the sun rays into electricity by exciting electrons in silicon cells using the photons of
light from sun.

Each solar panel consists of solar cell. A solar cell is mainly made of silicon. When photon lands on the
solar cell, they break loose the electrons from their atoms. Conductors are attached to the positive and
negative sides of cell to form an electric circuit.when electron flows electricity is produced.
Question 02014:

Why AC electricity is used for residences, commercial and industrial consumption?

Because it is cheaper to generate and easy to transmit over very long distances.

Question 02015:

What is the job of solar inverter?

It converts DC supply to AC supply. It also provides generation data and all vital statistics about solar
power plant.

Question 02016:

How is the solar power consumed?

Sunlight hits the solarpanel and we get DC.The solar panel transmits DC Electricity through its
junctionbox attached below the panel. All panels are connected to make various strings. All strings are
connected to inverter. Inverter converts DC to AC. AC is supplied to load. In between meter is present
for measurement.

Question 02017:

What happens if solar power generated is less than the solar power consumed?

Additional amount of power needed for consumption will be taken from grid.First it will be consumed
from solar then from grid. It is done by a controller

Question 02018:

What happens if solar power generated is more than the solar power consumed?

The additional power generated will be sent to the grid. How much sent will be calculated by net meter.

Question 02019:

How many types of solar power plant are there?

Three types On grid, Off grid, Hybrid

Question 0220:

How solar works?

Solar-Powered photo voltaic panels convert the sun’s rays into electricity by exciting electrons in silicon
cells using the photons of light from the sun. The electricity can then be used to supply renewable
energy for consumption