1. Manufacturing Engineering Solar Panel Energy System Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 1

2. Bell Work Activity Please take out a sheet of paper and complete the following: A.List five ways you have used the energy from the sun in your daily life. B.Describe the advantages of living in a tropical climate (i.e., Hawaii) versus a colder climate (i.e., Canada). 2 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

3. A. There are several important terms and definitions students need to know. B. Complete the Solar Panel Energy System Matching Terms and Definitions handout. C. Students may work in groups. Warm-Up Activity Solar Panel Energy System Terms and Definitions 3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

4. Solar Panel Energy System Overview The sun creates an enormous amount of heat that is beamed to earth in the form of sunlight, which is called solar energy. Throughout history we have learned to capture and use solar energy. 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

5. Sunlight’s Effect on a Solar Cell 5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. -+ -+ Sun Rays Solar Cell Solar Powered Lamp

6. A Solar Cell Array 6 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Solar Cell Solar Module Solar Array

7. Solar Energy Terms. Alternating current (AC) Direct current (DC) Solar cell Kilowatt-hours (kWh) Grid-linked Inverter Insolation Photovoltaics (PV). Solar module Stand-alone system Silicon Wafer Battery Circuit breaker box Electrical meter 7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

8. Solar Panel Energy System Layout 8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Solar arrays Inverter Battery Circuit Breaker Box Electrical Meter Power Grid -To House- Power Grid Electrical Meter Solar arrays