Production
Solar Panels
Photovoltaics
100
What are the things called that produce solar energy?
Solar Panels.
100
What do solar panels convert sunlight into?
Energy
100
What does PV do?
Converts light into energy
200
What are particles of light called.
Photons
200
What are the individual parts in the solar panel called?
Solar Cells
200
Where are photovoltaics most commonly used?
In solar panels.
300
What is the term for where energy is used after being collected from a solar panel?
The Load
300
What is the most common type of solar panel?
Silicon Solar Panels.
300
PV is the term for what process?
The process of converting light into energy.
400
What are the 2 sides of the solar cell called?
Type N and P silicon.
400
What is the most common use for solar panels?
Heating Water.
400
Where does the word photovoltaic come from.
The Greek words phos and volt.
500
Name the 6 countries in the world with the highest solar energy production.
Germany, Japan, US, China, France, Italy
500
What do you call the solar cells?
Photo Voltaic Solar Cells
500
At what lab and in which year was the first PV system introduced?
Bell Labs in 1954.
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