Discussion Questions: Photovoltaics
- If you were building a house with photovoltaic panels, what direction would the roof face for optimal electrical output? Would a steep pitch or a flatter pitch generate more electricity?
- Given what you have learned about building a house with photovoltaic panels, what obstacles would have to be overcome to build photovoltaic panel electric systems to power cars or motorcycles?
- Brainstorm some uses of photo voltaic electric systems, for areas that are remote or far away from an electrical grid. For example, would photo voltaic electric systems be useful in areas hard hit by natural disasters?
