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GREEN ENGINEERING
UNIT 1 - Paper 032

MARK SCHEME
SPECIMEN PAPER

Question Syllabus Suggested Response Mark Marks
Objective Alloca KC AK PS

provide electricity tion
for the facility
Solar panels to EACH
provide electricity
6. Factors that Unit 1, iii. for the facility Any 3
influence the Mod 3, SO i. THREE,
choice of 4 and 7 ii. Ensure there is 1 mark
renewable energy adequate space on EACH
solution. iii. roof to facilitate
solar thermal water
heaters
Ensure adequate
wind energy
assessments are
executed using an
anemometer to
measure wind speed
to ensure facility
has sufficient wind
to sustain wind
energy production.
Analyze site to
ensure minimal
solar exposure
criteria is met of
at least 4 hours
sunlight per day
for 85% of the
year.

7. Explanation Unit 1, Using a solar water 2 2
of Module 1, heater versus an
recommendations SO 12a electrical water heater
for reducing the will ensure that the
carbon facility utilize less
footprint. energy to provide warm
water for outlets on the
property. This electrical
energy used to warm the
water is provided by a
utility company. 90% of
the utility companies in
the Caribbean generate
energy by burning fossil
fuel which affects our
environment. This is a
critical factor to the
carbon footprint of each
drop of hot water
produced by the solar