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Voc = - Ans OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
ISC = - Ans SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT
Vmp = - Ans MAXIMUM POWER VOLTAGE
Imp = - Ans MAXIMUM POWER CURRENT
The inverter size is based upon the - Ans size of the PV array
an) - islanding - Ans the inverter cannot operate alone as an island of power. The grid )ed PV
system have to be able to disconnect from the grid whenever the grid is down or not within
specifica)ons.
Main components of a DC coupled system, the most common and simple off grid systems. -
Ans Solar modules, charge controller, ba2ery, inverter
Ba2ery inverters - Ans Create voltage
Grid Tied Inverters - Ans Work when there is no u)lity
, Main components of an AC coupled system, complicated and less common system - Ans solar
modules, grid )ed inverter, off grid inverter/charger, ba2eries
Grid Tied Ba2ery- Backup (GTBB) PV systems can - Ans operate as grid )ed systems and off
grid systems
What are loads? - Ans Devices that consume electricity
Direct, Direct Coupled PV System - Ans The simplest type of PV system, the only components
are PV and the load.
A self regula)ng PV system - Ans is a stand alone PV system without a charge controller,
designed so that it will not charge over 3% ba2ery capacity in an hour
Building Integrated PV or BIPV - Ans a part of the building and is not as efficient as regular PV
because it is ho2er
Solar grid parity - Ans when energy produced by PV is less expensive than electricity produced
by conven)onal means
Ampacity - Ans The ability of a wire to carry current
Fuses and circuit breakers (overcurrent protec)on devices) - Ans are used to prevent fires, arcs
open the circuit - Ans turn off
Voltage - Ans Electrical pressure
100%/ NABCEP PV Associate Exam With complete
solu!on New!! 2025/2026 updated new!!
Voc = - Ans OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
ISC = - Ans SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT
Vmp = - Ans MAXIMUM POWER VOLTAGE
Imp = - Ans MAXIMUM POWER CURRENT
The inverter size is based upon the - Ans size of the PV array
an) - islanding - Ans the inverter cannot operate alone as an island of power. The grid )ed PV
system have to be able to disconnect from the grid whenever the grid is down or not within
specifica)ons.
Main components of a DC coupled system, the most common and simple off grid systems. -
Ans Solar modules, charge controller, ba2ery, inverter
Ba2ery inverters - Ans Create voltage
Grid Tied Inverters - Ans Work when there is no u)lity
, Main components of an AC coupled system, complicated and less common system - Ans solar
modules, grid )ed inverter, off grid inverter/charger, ba2eries
Grid Tied Ba2ery- Backup (GTBB) PV systems can - Ans operate as grid )ed systems and off
grid systems
What are loads? - Ans Devices that consume electricity
Direct, Direct Coupled PV System - Ans The simplest type of PV system, the only components
are PV and the load.
A self regula)ng PV system - Ans is a stand alone PV system without a charge controller,
designed so that it will not charge over 3% ba2ery capacity in an hour
Building Integrated PV or BIPV - Ans a part of the building and is not as efficient as regular PV
because it is ho2er
Solar grid parity - Ans when energy produced by PV is less expensive than electricity produced
by conven)onal means
Ampacity - Ans The ability of a wire to carry current
Fuses and circuit breakers (overcurrent protec)on devices) - Ans are used to prevent fires, arcs
open the circuit - Ans turn off
Voltage - Ans Electrical pressure
