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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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