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Solar modules connect to a charge and inverter.

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When batteries are full in advanced systems, excess power is sold back to the

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How long would it take Tesla's Nevada battery factory to make enough batteries to store one day's worth of America's electricity needs?

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Solar systems can be or grid-connected.

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How can wind energy technology create economic opportunities?

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Renewable Energy Knowledge Test

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Volcanic eruptions and geysers are examples of geothermal energy escaping naturally.

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What is Porsche's actual goal with synthetic fuels?

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Solar panels work best when perpendicular to the sun.

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What happens during a power outage in a solar system with batteries?

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Most US hydroelectricity facilities produce more energy than they consume.

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When an electron is knocked out, it leaves a behind.

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How much of global electricity does Bloomberg NEF forecast solar will supply by 2050?

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What is an advantage of using dams for energy production?

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Pollutants from fossil fuels are linked to diseases, cardiovascular issues, and certain cancers.

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What is the only byproduct when hydrogen is burned?

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Hydrogen is inefficient for preventing pollution because it needs to be produced.

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What percentage of peak demand must California utilities meet with storage by 2020?

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What concern does Australia's Institute for Sustainable Futures raise about renewable energy mining?

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What makes dams particularly useful for electricity generation?

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How are utilities changing their energy sourcing?

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Hydroelectric power works by using water to directly generate electricity.

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Geothermal systems can be built underground, leaving very little land footprint.

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Where else are solar cells commonly used for mobile applications?

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What is the typical input speed to a wind turbine gearbox?

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What is the purpose of the rough surface on some solar cells?

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