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Solar Site Survey
Where does the sun shine most?
Solar panels need direct sunlight to make the most power. Solar installers do a 'site survey' to find the best spot.
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Solar Site Survey
Activity: Mark your panels
Activity
On the house diagram (next page), mark with an X every spot a solar panel SHOULD go and circle every spot it SHOULDN'T. Explain why.
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Solar Site Survey
Math: How much sun?
Activity
If a roof gets 5 hours of full sun per day and each panel makes 400 watts, how much energy do 10 panels make in a day?
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Solar Site Survey
Reflect
Activity
What's one reason a homeowner might NOT want solar panels on their house?
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