Solar Power

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  1. 3. Gases/ Components in the atmosphere that are contribute to a gradual warming of the planet.
  2. 4. Panel/ A group of solar cells arranged into a panel that can be installed onto a flat surface.
  3. 6. Power/ An electrical current whose magnitude and direction varies continuously.
  4. 7. Meter/ A device that measures the flow of electricity between a site that uses electricity and the electric utility company.
  5. 10. A device that converts DC power captured by the photovoltaic cells on solar panels into AC power that can be used to power your home or business.
  6. 11. Metering/ An agreement between a solar system owner and the local electric utility that allows the system owner to buy and sell energy in the form of electric credits.
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  1. 1. Fuel/ Are derived from natural resources, usually in the form of coal, oil, or natural gas.
  2. 2. System/ Converts sunlight and ultra violet light directly into electricity.
  3. 3. Mounted Systems/ System that is not attracted directly to a building, but is supported by a structure that is built low to the ground.
  4. 5. Mounted System/ A solar system in which solar panels are mounted directly on the roof of a building or adjacent structure.
  5. 6. A unit of measure that indicates how much electricity, or electrical current, is flowing through your wires.
  6. 8. Angle/ The angle at which a solar array is tilted towards the sun.
  7. 9. Connected System/ System connected in parallel with the electric utility grid.