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Maximum Power Point

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This Maximum Power Point lesson plan also includes:

Investigate the maximum power output of a photovoltaic panel with a lesson that introduces the class to the maximum power point. Individuals learn how to determine the maximum power point of a solar panel by using Ohm's law and the power equation. 

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Concepts
currents, electric currents, electricity, generating electricity, electrical energy, pv system, photovoltaic cells, the photovoltaic system, power, solar array, solar cells, solar panels, solar energy, renewable energy sources, the sun, voltage, ohm's law, resistance, technology resources
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class research more about Ohm's law
  • Graph the data in Table 1 as a graph to verify the maximum power point shown in the table
Classroom Considerations
  • It is beneficial if the class has an understanding of electricity
  • The fifth in a series of eight related resources
Pros
  • The handout provides the needed information in a nice format
  • Includes assessment strategies to use throughout the lesson
Cons
  • There is not a clear explanation of an instructional strategy to use
NGSS
HS-ESS3-4