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Lec_02_Test__PV_Cells__PV_Modules

1) Select which of the following terms is used to define the use of power over a period of time

a) Watt-hours b) Volts c) Amperes d) Watts

2) There are important relationships to remember when dealing with electricity.

Power is equal to x

The unit of power is

Energy is equal to x

The unit of energy is

3) Ohm's Law dictates the relationship between voltage, current and resistance

When you connect solar modules in series, your system will increase in

When you connect solar modules in parallel, your system will increase in

The relationship between voltage, current and resistance is

4) Calculate how many Amps would be flowing through a 0.5kΩ resistor that has a voltage of
12V

across it? Answer to 3 decimal places.

5) The current flowing through a 200Ω resistor is 0.325A. Calculate the voltage across the
resistor.

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6) In the circuit below, assume that the module has a voltage of 48V, R1 = 350Ω and R2 =

220Ω, as shown. Answer to 3 decimal places.

Circuit Diagram Link https://i.postimg.cc/jdm78CHx/Picture1.png

Calculate the value of I 2

Calculate the value of I 1

Calculate the value of I T

7) A solar module has a nominal output of 6A and 36V. If 4 of these modules are connected in

parallel:

Select the output voltage V

Select the output current A

8) the output voltage of a modules that has a nominal output of 8.9A at 25V. If 6 of these
modules were connected in series is V

9) Assume that the four modules below are identical, each with an output of 6A at 34V.

Select the output current (IT) A

Select the overall power rating of the array (PT) W

Select the output voltage (VT) V

0) Calculate how much energy a 50W light globe would use if left on for 20 minutes

a) 25 wh b) 16.7 kwh c) 1000 wh d) 16.7 wh

11) If a customer uses the following appliances, how much energy would they have consumed?

2 x 600W phone chargers for 25 minutes each

15 x 20W small light bulbs for 2.4 hours

12) The image shows the equivalent circuit of a solar cell.

https://i.postimg.cc/c18hdqFL/Picture1.png

Match the solar cell features with the labels

( Currunt Source , Open Circuit Voltage , Shunt Resistance , Diode , Series Resistance )

A B C D E Match the solar cell features with the labels

13) Identify the appropriate answer for what each value on the curves represents, and also
what the red and blue curves represent.

Image Link https://i.postimg.cc/SNcp2vxy/Picture1.png

Isc A

Vmp V.

Pmax W

Voc V

Imp A

IV Curve

Power Curve
14) Calculate the voltage and current produced by the array below?

Array Image Link https://i.postimg.cc/g0WycrBz/Picture1.png

Module A produces 5A at 37.9V Module B produces 5A at 37.9V

a) 15.0A at 75.8V b) 10.0A at 75.8V c) 20.0A at 75.8V d) 10.0A at 37.9V

15) The above image shows a not-to-scale cut-out of a

typical commercial silicon-based cell, with the main parts of the cell exposed. Identify the parts
or sections of the silicon cell with the labels A to E above. Image

Link https://i.postimg.cc/0Qrz9sx5/Picture1.png

Busbars n-type material Antireflective coating Back-contact p-type material

16) Match the solar cell technologies with the definitions below:

( Amorphous - Poly Crystalline - Mono Crystalline )

Made from silicon, but has many small crystals pointing in different directions

Made from a single crystal of silicon

Not having a crystal lattice structure, ie.

not a crystal-like material

17) I have a solar array that comprises of solar modules with a VOC of 44V and an ISC of 6 A.

I need to install a bypass diode across each module V

18) Based on the information below, calculate the maximum number of modules that can be
placed on the roof in the portrait orientation Considering the Shading Distances .

The modules to be used are the Jinko Solar Cheeta 345W.

• Modules dimensions: 1684 x 1002 x 30mm

• Spacing in between modules: 20mm

• Spacing in between rows: 20mm

According to the mounting rail manufacturer, the edge zones are calculated by multiplying 0.2 x

A. Where

A is the shortest length of the roof

Roof dimensions are:

• L = 9.9 m

•W=6m

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