Solar energy MCQs December 23, 2025July 12, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What is the primary source of energy for solar power generation? (A) Wind (B) Sun (C) Coal (D) Water 2. Which semiconductor material is commonly used in photovoltaic cells? (A) Copper (B) Aluminum (C) Silicon (D) Iron 3. What is the typical lifespan of solar panels? (A) 10-15 years (B) 20-25 years (C) 30-35 years (D) 40-45 years 4. Which of the following is not a type of solar power system? (A) Photovoltaic (PV) (B) Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) (C) Solar Thermal Heating (STH) (D) Geothermal Energy 5. Solar energy is classified as which type of energy source? (A) Renewable (B) Non-renewable (C) Fossil fuel (D) Nuclear 6. What is the approximate efficiency range of typical commercial solar panels? (A) 5-10% (B) 15-20% (C) 25-30% (D) 35-40% 7. Which country has the highest installed capacity of solar power as of 2023? (A) China (B) United States (C) Germany (D) India 8. Which component of a solar panel converts sunlight into electricity? (A) Inverter (B) Battery (C) Semiconductor material (D) Reflector 9. What does PV stand for in relation to solar energy? (A) Potential Voltage (B) Photovoltaic (C) Power Variation (D) Photo Vibration 10. Solar thermal energy is primarily used for: (A) Generating electricity (B) Heating water (C) Cooling buildings (D) All of the above 11. Which of the following is a benefit of solar energy? (A) Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (B) Low maintenance costs (C) Energy independence (D) All of the above 12. Which phenomenon explains the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity? (A) Photovoltaic effect (B) Solar reflection (C) Heat exchange (D) Thermal conductivity 13. Solar panels operate most efficiently in which climate conditions? (A) Hot and humid (B) Cold and dry (C) Moderate with clear skies (D) Rainy and cloudy 14. The angle at which solar panels should ideally be installed for maximum energy absorption is: (A) 0 degrees (flat) (B) 45 degrees (C) 90 degrees (vertical) (D) 180 degrees (upside down) 15. Which layer of a photovoltaic cell is responsible for collecting and conducting electricity? (A) Substrate (B) Front contact (C) Absorber (D) Back contact 16. Solar energy can be stored for later use using: (A) Capacitors Categories Electrical Engineering (Power) MCQs Renewable Energy Sources MCQsWind MCQs, All copyrights Reserved by MCQsAnswers.com - Powered By T4Tutorials