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How much voltage does each solar cell generate?

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Hydroelectric storage systems may need to use fuel to pump water.

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Wave energy is much more consistent than other renewable sources.

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Flow batteries are still relatively compared to lithium-ion batteries.

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Large wind turbines use permanent magnet generators like small turbines.

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Renewable Energy Knowledge Test

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How many American homes could a 200-turbine wind farm power?

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Dams create to allow controlled release of water for consistent energy generation.

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Wind farms are typically built close to major cities.

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How much did solar costs drop from the 1970s to today?

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How do environmental regulations affect renewable energy?

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What three factors contributed to cheap solar according to the sources?

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Traditional power plants can easily ramp up quickly when solar production drops.

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Tidal and wave energy offer exciting possibilities for the future.

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How do direct air capture machines work?

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A turbine can only capture % of the wind's energy due to physical limitations.

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An inverter must with the electrical grid in grid-connected systems.

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Large turbines track their rotation to avoid twisting cables too much.

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What makes sunlight beneficial as an energy source?

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Wave energy taps into the power of surface

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All mining for renewable energy materials uses ethical labor practices.

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In 2005, solar panels cost about $ per watt.

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What historical example demonstrates hydrogen's flammability?

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In 2017, what percentage of total energy used in the US came from biomass?

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What are the three primary factors that determine how much energy wind turbines can produce?

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Geothermal energy is only available in volcanic regions.

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