One Block Off the Grid Solar Quiz

1. Basic:
2. 1. Solar Panels are called Photovoltaics. True False
3. 2. Solar panels create AC or “alternating current” electricity. True False
4. 3. Panels must be cleaned weekly. True False
5. 4. Solar energy doesn’t work in the fog. True False
6. 5. Photovotaics were invented in 1978. True False
7. 6. California's state rebate decreases as more people go solar. True False
8. 7. Solar works better in cooler climates. True False
9. 8. Solar installations require a re-appraisal of my home value. True False
10. 9. Solar is the most cost effective option to lower your electricity bills. True False
11. 10. Many cities and states are passing laws to make it easier to get permits for solar. True False
12. 11. Solar can be done by renters. True False
13. 12. Solar panels are vulnerable to hail. True False
14. 13. 3 kW is always the best sized system and what you should own. True False
15. Intermediate:
16. 14. When someone new goes solar, they typically change their utility rate structure? True False
17. 15. If I produce more electricity than I use, my utility has to write me a check because of net-metering laws. True False
18. 16. Heliostats, or devices used to track the movement of the sun can increase efficiency of your solar system up to 200%. True False
19. 17. In order to qualify for receiving the state rebate, installers must offer warranties of 10 years for their installation and inverters, and 20-25 years for panels. True False
20. 18. Solar panels can never provide enough energy for your entire house. True False
21. 19. When my power goes out, my solar system will keep my house running. True False
22. 20. USA has the most solar installed in the world. True False
23. Advanced:
24. 21. A 4 kW system produces 4 kWh in a month. True False
25. 22. Shading more negatively affects photovoltaics than solar-thermal (hot water heating). True False
26. Comments (if you have any)

 

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