Students learn about the main components of a solar PV system and their most important functions. To begin the lesson, students rate the effectiveness of an illustration of a solar PV system. Next, students review a description of a solar PV systems and identify the functions of the main components. Students use this information to suggest how an inaccurate illustration of a solar PV system might be improved. To conclude the lesson, students use the information about the solar PV system, their suggested improvements, and the criteria to create a “three-star” illustration of the main components of a solar PV system.

This resource is part of the collection Shining a Light on Solar Energy.