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COMMONLY ASKED PV TRAINNING QUESTIONS

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SOLAR PV DESIGN AND INSTALLATION TRAINING ASSESSMENT

Please note

All questions are compulsory.

Answers to section A questions will be on the test paper by means of circling the best objective,
answers to section B and C will be put on a fresh sheet of paper.

The test will run for 2 hours.

Name: ……………………………………………………………………………….

Contact: …………………………………………………………………………….

Section A

1. With the PV array rack mounted at ground level, which would normally be of greatest concern?

a. Overheating of the modules

b. Electrical hazards from exposed (conductors) open circuit voltages

c. Earthquake stresses on the modules

d. Physical damage to the array and wiring

2. Four 6-volt, 240-Ah batteries manufactured by manufacturer A, and four 6-volt 120-Ah batteries
manufactured by manufacturer B are available. It is acceptable to incorporate all of these batteries into
a 12-volt PV battery storage bank under the following circumstances:

a. If the 240-Ah batteries are connected in 2 series groups and the 120-Ah batteries are connected in 2
series groups, and then the four series groups are connected in parallel

b. If the 240-Ah batteries are all connected in parallel, the 120-Ah batteries are all connected in parallel,
and then the two parallel sets of batteries are connected in series

c. If each 240-Ah battery is connected in series with a 120-Ah battery, and then the four sets are
connected in parallel

d. There is no acceptable connection of the batteries into a single battery bank


3. The purpose of an inverter is to

a. convert dc at one voltage to ac at the same or another voltage

b. convert ac at one voltage to dc at the same or another voltage

c. convert dc at one voltage to dc at another voltage

d. convert ac at one voltage to dc at another voltage

4. The first step in system checkout after completing the installation is

a. test open-circuit voltage

b. visually check the entire system

c. install the source-circuit fuses

d. close all disconnects

5. Before applying PV power to an inverter, a charge controller, batteries or a load, one should first

a. check the polarity of the PV output

b. install the source circuit fuses

c. call the electrical inspector

d. close all disconnects

6. A 100 Ah capacity fully charged battery is discharged at 5 A rate for 8 hours. The depth of discharge
of the battery after this period is

a. 40%

b. 5%

c. 60%

d. 8%
7. Output voltage of the DC/AC inverter in Uganda should be

a. 150 V

b. 200 V

c. 240 V

d. 12 V

8. If module is cracked

a. Repair the module and use it

b. Use the same module

c. Replace the module with new one

d. Replace module base frame

9. In solar PV system sizing, the load is expressed in

a. Amps

b. Watts

c. Volts-hours

d. Ampere-hours

10. The required number of modules in an array is not a function of

a. the capacity of an inverter

b. peak sun

c. location

d. total load
11. Which of these are not the positive effects of using solar energy.

a. It harms the environment

b. It increases home safety

c. It stabilizes economy

d. It reduces pollution

12. What is solar energy?

a. Sound energy

b. It is the radiant light and heat from the sun

c. All of the above

d. None of the above

Section B

1. A 20 Watt Tube light operated from 12 V DC supply is turned on for 5 hours. Calculate the energy
consumed (in Ah) by the light.

2. Select the appropriate inverter (i.e. the VA rating, input voltage, output voltage, output frequency) to
operate a 29" color television and a laptop computer that requires 200V AC supply at 50 Hz.

3. Given a household with the following AC loads 1x TV of 80W on for 6hrs, 4x of 5W Mobile Phones
charged for an hour each, 6x internal lights working for 8 hours each and 4x security lights of 14W
working for 12 hours each.

Determine these about this household;

A. The Peak load


B. The total daily energy consumption
C. Design the appropriate solar PV system for this client
Section C

1. The following are frequently asked questions by potential customers; answer them with emphasis on
enlightening or guiding the customer;

1. How does a residential solar electric system work?


2. Will my system work at night?
3. Will my system work on cloudy days?
4. Why is shade on solar panels a problem?
5. What other options do i have if the system cannot be mounted on my roof?
6. How long will my solar power system last?
7. What maintenance does the system require?

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