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  2. Photovoltaics - Wikipedia

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    A photovoltaic system, or solar PV system is a power system designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics. It consists of an arrangement of several components, including solar panels to absorb and directly convert sunlight into electricity, a solar inverter to change the electric current from DC to AC, as well as mounting ...

  3. Solar energy - Wikipedia

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    Solar energy is the radiant energy from the Sun's light and heat, which can be harnessed using a range of technologies such as solar electricity, solar thermal energy (including solar water heating) and solar architecture.

  4. Glossary of electrical and electronics engineering - Wikipedia

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    A photovoltaic cell, used to produce power from sunlight. solar energy Useful energy extracted by some means from sunlight. solar micro-inverter An inverter suitable for use with a single solar panel. soldering The process of joining metals using a low melting point filler metal; a critical process in the assembly of most electronic devices ...

  5. Photovoltaic system - Wikipedia

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    A photovoltaic system, also called a PV system or solar power system, is an electric power system designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics.It consists of an arrangement of several components, including solar panels to absorb and convert sunlight into electricity, a solar inverter to convert the output from direct to alternating current, as well as mounting, cabling, and ...

  6. Solar power - Wikipedia

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    Solar power, also known as solar electricity, is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly using concentrated solar power.

  7. Solar panel - Wikipedia

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    The power output of a photovoltaic (PV) device decreases over time. This decrease is due to its exposure to solar radiation as well as other external conditions. The degradation index, which is defined as the annual percentage of output power loss, is a key factor in determining the long-term production of a photovoltaic plant.

  8. Renewable energy - Wikipedia

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    Solar energy hits the surface and atmosphere of the earth and produces heat. Using various theorized devices like emissive energy harvester (EEH) or thermoradiative diode, this energy flow can be converted into electricity.

  9. Photovoltaic power station - Wikipedia

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    The 40.5 MW Jännersdorf Solar Park in Prignitz, Germany. A photovoltaic power station, also known as a solar park, solar farm, or solar power plant, is a large-scale grid-connected photovoltaic power system (PV system) designed for the supply of merchant power.