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What is the energy gap in a semiconductor referred to as?
What is the energy gap in a semiconductor referred to as?
- Eg (correct)
- E-valence energy
- E-conduction band
- E-hole energy
What is the primary function of a solar cell in a photovoltaic system?
What is the primary function of a solar cell in a photovoltaic system?
- To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
- To convert light energy into electrical energy (correct)
- To convert thermal energy into electrical energy
- To convert chemical energy into electrical energy
What is the term for the current generated by a solar cell when it is not connected to a load?
What is the term for the current generated by a solar cell when it is not connected to a load?
- Light-generated current
- Short circuit current (correct)
- Current at maximum power
- Dark saturation current
What type of losses occur in a solar cell due to the inability of the semiconductor to absorb below band gap light?
What type of losses occur in a solar cell due to the inability of the semiconductor to absorb below band gap light?
What is the term for the non-ideality factor of a solar cell?
What is the term for the non-ideality factor of a solar cell?
What is the primary goal of researchers in developing different materials and structures for solar cells?
What is the primary goal of researchers in developing different materials and structures for solar cells?
What is the typical efficiency of commercial solar cells?
What is the typical efficiency of commercial solar cells?
What is the primary advantage of crystalline silicon cell modules?
What is the primary advantage of crystalline silicon cell modules?
What is the primary benefit of compound semiconductor thin-film cells?
What is the primary benefit of compound semiconductor thin-film cells?
What type of solar cells are used in specialized applications like power satellites?
What type of solar cells are used in specialized applications like power satellites?
