Photo voltaic Installations 3 - PV module nomenclature and units, siting, power, voltage and current requirements

On a PV module, which symbol represents the Maximum Peak output Power.
1. Wp
2. Isc
3. Vmpp
4. Voc
On a PV module, which symbol represents the 'open circuit voltage'.
1. Wp
2. Isc
3. Vmpp
4. Voc
On a PV module, which symbol represents the 'peak power voltage'.
1. Wp
2. Isc
3. Voc
4. Vmpp
On a PV module, which symbol represents the 'short-circuit current'.
1. Wp
2. Impp
3. Voc
4. Isc
A PV module Specifications shows 1000 watts per metre square, AM: 1.5, 25 degrees. These are the STC values, What does STC mean?
1. Standard Test Conditions
2. Solar Test Criteria
3. Special Terminal Connections
4. Specific Type (of) Construction
A PV module Specifications shows 1000 watts per metre square, AM=1.5, temp=25 degrees. These are the STC values, What does 'AM' mean?
1. Air Mass
2. Amps Measurement
3. Ambient Moisture
4. Automatically Maintained
Two PV modules have a voltage of 12v and a current capacity of 10 A each. If they are connected is parallel what would the Total voltage be?
1. 24v
2. 12v
3. 22v
4. 2v
Two PV modules have a voltage of 12v and a current capacity of 10 A each. If they are connected is Series what would the Total voltage be?
1. 24v
2. 12v
3. 22v
4. 2v
Two PV modifies have a voltage of 12v and a current capacity of 10 A each. If they are connected is Series what would the Total current capacity value be?
1. 10A
2. 20A
3. 120A
4. 2A
Two PV modules have a voltage of 12v and a current capacity of 10 A each. If they are connected in Parallel what would the Total current capacity be?
1. 20A
2. 10A
3. 120A
4. 2A
A single PV module is rated at 24V@8A. Calculate the Power that the module could deliver.
1. 192 watts
2. 32 watts
3. 3 watts
4. 135 watts
A single PV module is rated at 48V@12A. Calculate the Power that the module could deliver.
1. 576 watts
2. 60 watts
3. 3 watts
4. 99 watts
To achieve a total voltage of 200v from individual PV modules rated at 25v@15 A, how many modules would be required when connected in series ?
1. 8
2. 4
3. 10
4. 25
To achieve a total current of 45A from individual PV modules rated at 25v@15 A, how many modules would be required when connected in parallel?
1. 3
2. 1
3. 10
4. 2
a PV string, delivers 48V at 15A. Calculate the total power that can be delivered by the PV string..
1. 63 watts
2. 720 watts
3. 192 watts
4. 100 watts
Four PV strings rated 12V at 12A each, are connected in parallel. Calculate the total current that can be delivered.
1. 12 Amps
2. 48 Amps
3. 24 Amps
4. 48 Amps
If two 25 watt lamps are used for 5 hours per day and a 65 watt fan is used for 7 hours per day. Calculate the Total appliance power requirements for a 24 hour period, for a proposed PV installation.
1. 705 Wh/day
2. 580 Wh/day
3. 880 Wh/day
4. 455 Wh/day
If two 60 watt lamps are used for 8 hours per day, a 65 watt fridge is used for 7 hours per day and a 60 watt fire alarm system is permanently powered, Calculate the Total appliance power requirements for a 24 hour period, for a proposed PV installation.
1. 2.86 kWh/day
2. 5.80 kWh/day
3. 4.86 kWh/day
4. 1.55 kWh/day
From which direction does the sun rise in the morning?
1. North
2. South
3. East
4. West
In which direction does the sun set in the evening?
1. North
2. South
3. East
4. West
In the UK the position of the sun (angle) changes by up to 46 degrees through the year. At what optimum angle should a FIXED PV array be installed to make the most use of the available sunlight.
1. 20 degrees
2. 35 degrees
3. 50 degrees
4. 60 degrees
When siting PV arrays in the UK, which direction should they face to make the most use of the available sunlight?
1. North
2. West
3. East
4. South

Photo voltaic Installations 3 - PV module nomenclature and units, siting, power, voltage and current requirements

Photo Voltaic Systems 3 - PV module nomenclatures and units. 10 randomised questions from a LARGE question bank.