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Courses/Solar PV & Renewables/PV Physics & Panel Technology

quiz · 5min · Lesson 5 of 29

PV physics quiz

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01PV Physics & Panel Technology
  1. ReadPhotovoltaic effect: how a cell works
  2. ReadMonocrystalline vs polycrystalline vs thin-film
  3. ReadPanel specifications: Voc, Vmp, Isc, Imp
  4. ReadTemperature and irradiance effects
  5. quizPV physics quiz
02System Design & Sizing
  1. ReadSite survey: roof orientation, shading, pitch
  2. ReadString sizing: voltage and current matching
  3. ReadSeries vs parallel string configurations
  4. ReadYield estimation: kWh/kWp calculations
  5. exerciseSystem sizing design exercise
03Inverters
  1. ReadString inverters: topology and MPPT
  2. ReadMicroinverters and power optimisers
  3. ReadHybrid inverters for battery systems
  4. ReadInverter selection criteria
  5. quizInverter quiz
04Battery Storage
  1. ReadBattery chemistries: LFP vs NMC
  2. ReadBattery sizing for self-consumption
  3. ReadAC vs DC coupled systems
  4. ReadBattery safety and installation requirements
  5. exerciseBattery sizing exercise
05Grid Connection
  1. ReadG98: systems up to 3.68kW per phase
  2. ReadG99: larger systems, DNO approval
  3. ReadExport limitation and smart export tariffs
  4. ReadGeneration and export metering
  5. quizGrid connection quiz
06Installation & Commissioning
  1. ReadRoof mounting systems: rail and clamp
  2. ReadDC cable sizing and routing
  3. ReadCommissioning and functional testing
  4. quizFinal assessment
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1. Which values govern the two opposing string-length voltage checks?

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