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What is a solar energy glossary?

V ----- W----- Y----- Z ----- Solar Energy Glossary of Photovoltaic Terms is a comprehensive collection of terms pertaining to solar installations, solar electricity, and solar power generation. The definitions included relate to photovoltaic, concentrated solar power, and solar thermal technologies.

What is a photovoltaic system?

Photovoltaics (PV): Devices that convert solar energy into electricity using semiconductors (this conversion is called the photovoltaic effect). Solar panels are photovoltaics and make up a PV system. Power output/rating: The number of watts a solar panel produces in ideal conditions.

What is a solar panel rating?

Solar panels are photovoltaics and make up a PV system. Power output/rating: The number of watts a solar panel produces in ideal conditions. It's a good indicator of quality, but most solar panels don't experience ideal conditions for more than a few moments.

What types of electronics are used in solar panels?

Semiconductors are used widely in electronics, including solar panels. Solar cells: Semiconductors typically made of silicon that generate electricity when exposed to photons (aka particles of light) via the photovoltaic effect. Solar panels for home systems typically contain 60 solar cells.

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