Title: Perform a site analysis of various locations for PV installations.
Course: Renewable Energy (17105) > Section: Determining Requirements for a Photovoltaic System

Performance should involve

- finding true south
- considering future vegetation changes
- locating property boundaries
- determining roof condition and material
- reviewing ordinances and building codes.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a solar pathfinder?
- What is irradiance?
- What is the difference between true south and magnetic south?
- What period of time must be considered when analyzing a potential site?
- How does time of year affect solar exposure?
- How many daily hours of usable light are typical for this area?