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When converted to thermal energy, solar energy can be used to
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Heat fluids
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Heat water
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Heat spaces
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Create greenhouse gases
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Solar thermal/electric power plants generate electricity by concentrating solar energy to heat a [blank_start]fluid[blank_end] and produce [blank_start]steam[blank_end] that is then used to power a generator.
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fluid
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generator
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solar panel
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steam
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radiation
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Solar energy systems do not produce air pollutants or carbon dioxide.
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When located on buildings, solar energy systems have minimal impact on the environment.
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The first practical PV cell was developed in [blank_start]1954[blank_end] by Bell Telephone researchers who were examining the sensitivity of a properly prepared [blank_start]silicon[blank_end] wafer to sunlight.
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1954
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2016
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1754
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silicon
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titanium
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coal
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In the late 1950s, PV cells were used to power:
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U.S. grid system
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U.S. space satellites
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Cars
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The sun's light energy can be converted directly into electricity in a single process using [blank_start]Photovoltaic cells[blank_end].
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Photovoltaic (PV) cells are also called solar cells.
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PV modules have a working life of:
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1-3 years
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20-30 years
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None of the above
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An "[blank_start]inverter[blank_end]" is used to convert the direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).
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capacitor
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transistor
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inverter
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generator
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The term "array" refers to the entire generating plant, whether it is made up of one or several thousand modules.
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Using solar energy does not produce air or water [blank_start]pollution[blank_end] and does not produce [blank_start]greenhouse[blank_end] gases
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power
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pollution
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artificial
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natural
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greenhouse
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electricity