10 Questions
What is the biggest advantage of solar PV devices?
They can be constructed as stand-alone systems
What were the global PV installations approximately in 2012?
32 GW
What was the energy payback period for PV panels in 2008?
Approximately 2 to 5 years
What is the typical lifetime of PV panels?
More than 30 years
What was the cost of PV panels per peak watt by 2012?
$1.00 or less
What is the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity with no intervening heat engine called?
Photovoltaic (PV) conversion
What was the global PV installations approximately in 2012?
32 GW
What is the typical lifetime of PV panels?
More than 30 years
What were the energy payback periods for PV panels in 2008?
Approximately 2 to 5 years
What was the cost of PV panels per peak watt by 2012?
$1.00
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