Question

Individual owners of this technology in Hawaii can opt in to plans known as CGS, CSS, or NEM to export excess output from this technology. Industrial operators of this technology frequently enter into PPAs, through which they install this technology for free but later (10[2])pay below-market rates for the output of this technology. Starting in 2022, a federal tax credit of 30% (10[1])is offered for residential installations of this technology (10[2])with a capacity rating of at least 3 kWh. Recent development of tandem cells has increased the efficiency of this technology, making it viable for large-scale residential adoption. For 10 points, name this technology which generates electricity from light energy. ■END■

ANSWER: solar panels [or solar cells or solar power; accept photovoltaic cells; prompt on renewable energy]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Andrew Yang (UG)Columbia BColumbia A4310
Alex Emmert (DII)MarylandSwarthmore A4310
Daniel Shannon (DII)University of Delaware ARowan6110
Luke McCrory (DII)NYU BUniversity of Delaware B6910
Ben Rotko (UG)Swarthmore BPrinceton6910

Summary

2023 ACF Fall (Rutgers)10/14/2023Y5100%0%0%57.00