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  2. Photovoltaics - 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.

  3. Solar cell - Wikipedia

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    A solar cell, also known as a photovoltaic cell (PV cell), is an electronic device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by means of the photovoltaic effect. [1] It is a form of photoelectric cell, a device whose electrical characteristics (such as current , voltage , or resistance ) vary when it is exposed to light.

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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.

  6. Applications of photovoltaics - Wikipedia

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    Indoor photovoltaics have the potential to supply power to the Internet of Things, such as smart sensors and communication devices, providing a solution to the battery limitations such as power consumption, toxicity, and maintenance.

  7. List of solar-powered products - Wikipedia

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    Designing indoor solar products : photovoltaic technologies for AES. Hoboken New Jersey: J. Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-01661-9. Smith, Eric (2011). DIY Solar Projects: How to Put the Sun to Work in Your Home. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Creative Publishing international. ISBN 978-1-58923-603-5

  8. List of types of solar cells - Wikipedia

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    A solar cell (also called photovoltaic cell or photoelectric cell) is a solid state electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect, which is a physical and chemical phenomenon. It is a form of photoelectric cell, defined as a device whose electrical characteristics, such as current ...

  9. Theory of solar cells - Wikipedia

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    The theory of solar cells explains the process by which light energy in photons is converted into electric current when the photons strike a suitable semiconductor device. The theoretical studies are of practical use because they predict the fundamental limits of a solar cell , and give guidance on the phenomena that contribute to losses and ...