Question

comparison of solar panel models in different climates
solar panel model energy efficiency (%) panel size (m²) annual energy output (kwh)
ecosun 200 18.7 1.65 310 - 350
solarmax pro 22.1 1.96 390 - 440
powerplus x1 21.5 1.72 370 - 410
the table shows data from a 2023 renewable energy laboratory study comparing three models of residential solar panels. the researchers measured performance metrics in various climate conditions. their findings suggest that of the three models, the solarmax pro has the highest annual energy output, ______
which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the claim?
choose 1 answer:
a the highest energy efficiency, and the smallest panel size.
b the lowest energy efficiency, and the largest panel size.
c the lowest energy efficiency, and the smallest panel size.
d the highest energy efficiency, and the largest panel size.

Explanation:

Compare the energy efficiency and panel size of the three solar panel models. Energy efficiency: \(22.1\% (SolarMax\ Pro)>21.5\% (PowerPlus\ X1)>18.7\% (EcoSun\ 200)\). Panel size: \(1.96\ m^{2}(SolarMax\ Pro)>1.72\ m^{2}(PowerPlus\ X1)>1.65\ m^{2}(EcoSun\ 200)\). So SolarMax Pro has the highest energy efficiency and the largest panel size.

Answer:

D. the highest energy efficiency, and the largest panel size.