OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

1. Search for solar power services.2. Research various solar power components and strategies.3. Locate applicable solar power regulations and legislation.

RESOURCESRESOURCES

1. Books2. Newspapers3. Magazines4. Computer with Internet access and graphic capture software

Solar cell types

Solar cell connections

Solar cell power generation capabilities

Examine the following list of solar power strategies. The Alternative Energy technician will need to be familiar with the categories mentioned here:

Excess energy management

Mirrors

Fresnel (Magnifying) Lenses

Examine the following list. It identifies light concentration components and strategies with which an Alternative Energy technician will most likely be working:

Selenium

Silicon

Examine the following list. It identifies raw materials used for light concentration components and the disposal strategies with which an Alternative Energy technician will most likely be working:

Boron

Phosphorous

Palladium

Silver

Nickel

Copper

Titanium

Ethylene vinyl acetate

Mylar

Tedlar

Glass

Plastic

Local solar panel legislation

Local solar data

Examine the following list. It identifies specific areas of concern regarding solar cell power generating installations and/or equipment that may be strictly controlled by your local codes:

State solar panel legislation

State solar data

Examine the following list. It identifies specific areas of concern regarding solar power installations and/or equipment that may be strictly controlled by your state codes:

Energy security. The DOE’s philosophy is that America’s energy security should be achieved through the production of reliable, clean, and affordable energy.

Nuclear security. Ensuring America’s nuclear security is also a critical component of DOE’s working agenda.

Strategic goals are designed to deliver results along five strategic themes, including:

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Scientific discovery and innovation. The DOE works to strengthen scientific discovery, economic competitiveness, and to improve the quality of life in the United States through innovations in science and technology.

Strategic goals are designed to deliver results along five strategic themes, including: (continued)

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Strategic goals are designed to deliver results along five strategic themes, including: (continued)

Environmental responsibility. The DOE helps to protect the environment by providing a responsible resolution to the environmental legacy of nuclear weapons production.

Management excellence. The DOE believes in enabling its mission through sound management.

National solar data

Federal solar cell power legislation

Search the information pages of several federal governmental agencies and locate the applicable policies regarding the operation of solar power generating systems:

LAB QUESTIONSLAB QUESTIONS

During Internet research, what must be done to locate a document containing an exact phrase?

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LAB QUESTIONSLAB QUESTIONS

What is the nation’s primary laboratory for renewable energy research and development?

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LAB QUESTIONSLAB QUESTIONS

Name the college with which the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) is associated.

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LAB QUESTIONSLAB QUESTIONS

What does the acronym GHR stand for?

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LAB QUESTIONSLAB QUESTIONS

What is the role played by the glass substrate in a solar power system?

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