5. The University has 1.1 MW of solar panels installed on the upper level of Regents Garage. Over the last year it has generated 1.26 GWh of electricity. According to PEPCO, generating electricity creates 937 lbs of CO2 per kWh of electricity. How many tons of CO2 emissions were avoided by using the electricity from the solar panels?

5. The University has 1.1 MW of solar panels installed on the upper level of Regents Garage. Over the last year it has generated 1.26 GWh of electricity. According to PEPCO, generating electricity creates 937 lbs of CO2 per kWh of electricity. How many tons of CO2 emissions were avoided by using the electricity from the solar panels?

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter7: Electricity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MLA: Describe one promising explanation for how thunderclouds become electrified, that is, acquire a...

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