Photovoltaic Energy (By Sam and Khalid)

How it works

100

PV Solar panels specifically draw energy from the sun's...

Photons (or light)

200

As PV cells absorb sunlight, photons excite...

Electrons

300

PV cells inside solar panels are primarily made of...

Silicon

True/False

100

T/F: Storage of Solar Energy is inexpensive

False

200

T/F: Solar panels can last 25+ years

True

300

T/F: One pro of Solar Energy is the minimal E-Waste it produces

False

Net Energy

100

A positive net energy ratio indicates that...

An energy source is producing more energy than it is using to make and maintain

200

The net energy ratio of PV energy is...

3-6

300

The Net Energy Ratio of PV energy depends on...

Technology used, geographic location

Where it is produced

100

This country dominates global PV markets...

China

200

This continent contributes to over 95% of PV manufacturing...

Asia

300

The U.S. contributes this percentage of global PV manufacturing...

2%

Energy Consumption

100

Of all renewable energy sources, PV ranked ___ in the U.S.

1st

200

Solar energy makes up this percentage of solar energy produced...

~37%

300

Solar energy contributes to this percentage of national electricity...

4.5%