Solar Basics
What does PV stand for?
Photovoltaic
In what decade did solar panels start to be used for powering satellites?
1950’s
What’s the sun made of that allows it to produce energy?
Hydrogen and Helium
What is the NJ state program called?
SuSi (Successor Solar Incentive)/ SREc (State Renewable Energy Credit)
In Solar Sales, what does ’NEM’ stand for?
Net Energy Metering
What is the main function of a solar panel?
To convert sunlight into electricity
In what year was the Federal Tax incentive introduced?
2006
True or False: Solar Panels only work when the sun is out.
False
True or False: NJ residents can still receive net metering credits for excess solar energy sent back to the grid?
True
What does AHJ stand for, the entity that approves solar permits and inspections?
Authority having jurisdiction
What is the average lifespan of a solar panel?
27.5 Years
Since 2010, which country has installed the most solar panels?
China
Solar Energy travels how many miles to reach the Earth?
93 Million Miles
What’s the maximum system size eligible for the state incentives in NJ?
5 Megawatts
What does Interconnection refer to in the Solar process?
The approval and connection of the solar system to the utility grid
What unit is used to measure the output of a solar system?
Kilowatt Hours (KWH)
What year did the White House first install solar panels?
1979
What’s the record efficiency (in percentage) achieved by any solar cell?
47%
Which NJ government agency oversees solar incentive programs?
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Permission to Operate
What is the name of the device that converts DC energy from solar panels into AC electricity for home use?
Inverter
Which year did California pass a law requiring all new homes to include solar panels?
2018
Which desert could power the entire world if covered in solar panels?
The Sahara Desert
What is the average payback period for a residential solar system in NJ when purchased?
7 Years
What does front loading a close mean?
Building urgency and handling objections early in the pitch to set up an easier close at the end