1.
Complete the following sentences based on your learning:
a. Photovoltaic systems (or solar systems) consist of ………………………………,
................................................................................................................................................................
,
………………………………, and ……………………………….……………………………….
b. An electron covalent bond is made up of two shared ………………….
c. Band gap is the minimum energy that electron must receive to get ............................................. from
the
lattice to move around and............................................ electricity.
d. Solar cell is a device that directly converts the …………………… into …………………… through
the
…..........................effect.
e. The electric current that flows as a result of light is actually in the .............................. of the normal
diode
current.
f. Series resistance causes a voltage drop at its terminals, lowering terminal voltage and reducing
the solar cell's ………………………………………………………………….
g. A shunt resistance has the effect of steadily …………… the current as the voltage is ……………….
h. Larger D.C. systems typically include an .................................................... for maximum power
tracking
in the PV array.
i. The initial approximate analysis and design of a PV system is usually based on …………………….
j. Energy stored in rechargeable battery is characterized by two important factors that are
………………
………………, and ……………………………….……….
k. Sizing based on energy balance depends mainly on two fundamental parameters defined as:
………………
………………, and ……………………………….……….
