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Assignment - Solar Installation Questions

Question 1 -

a) Name four applications of solar energy.

b) State two advantages of solar electricity over other sources of electricity.

c) Draw a labelled P.V solar module I-V curve and explain three points on the curve.

d) Outline four methods of solar harvesting.

Question 2 -

a) List four features considered when selecting a P-V module for a domestic installation.

b) Outline the five parts of a solar electric system and explain the function of each.

c) Table below shows trouble shooting results obtained from solar installation.

Complete the table

Problem	Three possible causes
Battery state of charge low
No output power from the solar module

Question 3 -

a) State four features of a charge controller.

b) Outline the procedure for cleaning a solar battery during monthly maintenance.

c) State four factors considered when mounting solar modules.

d) State two tests carried out in a solar installation.

Question 4 -

a) State four factors to consider when choosing charge controllers.

b) Draw a labeled block diagram of a combined a.c/d.c photovoltaic system.

c) Explain four factors affecting the choice of a solar wiring system.