Written by David S. Wills · January 22, 2017
Level: pre intermediate and above
Time for completion: 10+ min
How does Solar Energy work?
This video demonstrates how a grid-tied home solar power system works. It shows the exact process from the moment sunlight hit the solar panels, the actual power conversion, and how the DC (direct current) electricity from the panels is converted to AC (alternating current) for home use, as AC is the compatible form of energy for most home appliances.
Watch this lesson on YouTube (opens in a new tab)→
Questions
Choose 6 answers from the box and write the correct letter A-H next to the questions 1-6. (Answers below)
A – DC POWER
B – OTHER USERS
C – INVERTER
D – POWER GRID
E – HOME ELECTRICAL SERVICE PANNEL
F – METER
G – PV INSTALLATION
F – AC POWER
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Answers
1G 2A 3C 4E 5F 6 D
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