Solar Pv Quiz
A little Solar PV quiz for you!
- 1.
How large are Sharp ND210 modules?
- A.
1640 x 884 x 46
- B.
1652 x 994 x 50
- C.
1650 x 994 x 46
- D.
1652 x 994 x 46
- E.
1318 x 994 x 46
Correct Answer
D. 1652 x 994 x 46 -
- 2.
Which of these solar module types are the most efficient?
- A.
Monocrystalline
- B.
Polycrystalline
- C.
Thin-Film
- D.
Hybrid Technology
Correct Answer
D. Hybrid TechnologyExplanation
Hybrid integrated technology from Sanyo is a whopping 20% efficient!Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of these manufacturers produce the highest efficiency inverters?
- A.
Fronius
- B.
SMA
- C.
Diehl AKO
- D.
Mastervolt
- E.
DorfMuller
Correct Answer
B. SMA -
- 4.
What type of cable connection do the Mitsubishi range of modules require?
- A.
MC3
- B.
MC4
- C.
Sunclix
Correct Answer
B. MC4 -
- 5.
Mr Smith has a small array consisting of 1 string of 3 Sharp ND210 modules and 1 Mastervolt Soladin 600 inverter. How many cable couplers will be need?
- A.
2 Male MC3 and 2 Female MC3
- B.
1 Male MC3, 1 Female MC3, 1 Male MC4 and 1 Male MC4
- C.
3 Male MC3 and 3 Female MC3
- D.
1 Male MC3, 1 Female MC3 and 2 Sunclix
Correct Answer
B. 1 Male MC3, 1 Female MC3, 1 Male MC4 and 1 Male MC4Explanation
You will need the MC3 couplers for the module end of your cable and the MC4 coupler for your inverter end.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Mr Smith's neighbour has a larger array that uses 4 Mastervolt Soladin 600s. How many isolators will he need?
- A.
4 DC and 1 AC
- B.
2 DC and 2 AC
- C.
4 DC and 4 AC
- D.
1 DC and 1 AC
- E.
5 DC and 3 AC
Correct Answer
C. 4 DC and 4 ACExplanation
We specify 2 isolators per inverter, one DC isolator and one AC isolatorRate this question:
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- 7.
Mr Jones has a 16 module array in 2 rows of 8, module centre clamps will he require?
- A.
26
- B.
22
- C.
28
- D.
30
- E.
32
Correct Answer
C. 28 -
- 8.
How many strings can a Platinum 2100S take?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
A. 1 -
- 9.
How heavy is a SB3300 inverter?
- A.
38kg
- B.
40kg
- C.
24kg
- D.
32kg
- E.
50kg
Correct Answer
A. 38kg -
- 10.
How many Sharp ND210s would it take it to produce 18.9kWp?
- A.
74
- B.
80
- C.
92
- D.
90
- E.
89
Correct Answer
D. 90Explanation
18.9kWp is 18900Wp, divide this number by 210 to give you the amount of modules you need.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What does kWp stand for?
- A.
Kilowatt peak
- B.
Killawhat peak
- C.
Kilowatt-peak
- D.
Killowatt-peak
- E.
Korean Workers Party
Correct Answer
C. Kilowatt-peakExplanation
Spelling is key!Rate this question:
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- 12.
What does FIT stand for?
- A.
Feed In Tender
- B.
Feed In Tariff
- C.
Felt Intergrated Tiles
- D.
Fronius Inverter Technologu
Correct Answer
B. Feed In Tariff -
- 13.
What is the current FIT rate for a domestic installation below 4kWp?
- A.
36.5 pence per kWh
- B.
40 pence per kWh
- C.
41.5 pence per kWh
- D.
50 pence per kWh
- E.
Nothing.
Correct Answer
C. 41.5 pence per kWh -
- 14.
What is the speed of light?
- A.
299 792 458 m / s
- B.
299 800 458 m / s
- C.
300 792 458 m / s
- D.
299 792 500 m / s
Correct Answer
A. 299 792 458 m / s -
- 15.
How many coach bolts do you need per Azur roof hook?
- A.
4
- B.
3
- C.
2
- D.
1
- E.
5
Correct Answer
B. 3 -
- 16.
How many hammer head bolts do you need per Azur roof hook?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
Correct Answer
A. 1 -
- 17.
What does MCS stand for?
- A.
Microgeneration Certification Scheme
- B.
Microgenerator Certification Scheme
- C.
Macrogeneration Certificate Scheme
- D.
Minigeneration Certification Scheme
- E.
Minigenerator Certification Scheme
Correct Answer
A. Microgeneration Certification Scheme -
- 18.
Which company makes the IG Plus range of inverters?
- A.
SMA
- B.
Diehl AKO
- C.
Fronius
- D.
Sharp
- E.
Romag
Correct Answer
C. Fronius -
- 19.
Where are the Fronius range of inverters manufactured?
- A.
UK
- B.
Germany
- C.
China
- D.
Austria
- E.
France
Correct Answer
D. Austria -
- 20.
And finally... who is the UKs number one solar installation and wholesale business in the UK?
- A.
CASUKL
- B.
Answer A
Correct Answer(s)
A. CASUKL
B. Answer A -
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