According to the World Energy Council, the average household in Mexico consumes about 1600 kWh of energy per year. In Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, the GHI Solar Map suggests that the average annual solar energy potential is about 1800 kWh/m2 per year. If solar panels are available in sizes of 1 m × 1 m with an efficiency of 17%, how many panels will be needed to power a house in Monterrey for a year?   Question 10 options:   6   7   2   1

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According to the World Energy Council, the average household in Mexico consumes about 1600 kWh of energy per year. In Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, the GHI Solar Map suggests that the average annual solar energy potential is about 1800 kWh/m2 per year. If solar panels are available in sizes of 1 m × 1 m with an efficiency of 17%, how many panels will be needed to power a house in Monterrey for a year?
 

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