photovoltaic cell
Sunlight electricity generator
A photovoltaic cell converts light directly into electricity.
Sunlight strikes semiconductor material, typically silicon, causing electrons to flow and generate current.
Multiple cells wired together form solar panels: The roof was covered with photovoltaic cells.
Often shortened to PV cell.
Also called a solar cell.
Partial electrical conductor
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- photonsDiscrete packets of radiance
- electronsNegative charges in atoms
- thin-filmUltra-shallow material layer
monocrystalline · polycrystalline · amorphous · wafer · doping · cadmium telluride · crystalline · encapsulation
Distinct flat section
- moduleIndependent functional component
- arrayOrdered collection or display
- inverterChanges DC to AC
- off-gridWithout utility connections
battery storage · mounting · racking · junction box · string · microinverter · disconnect · net metering
Productive without waste
- conversion rateProportion completing desired action
- power outputEnergy delivered per time
- wattageElectrical output measure
- currentDirected flow of charge
Capable of restoration
- clean energyPower from sustainable sources
- zero emissionsNo pollutants produced
- carbon footprint reductionLessening emissions from activities
- green energyEnvironmentally sustainable electricity
decarbonization · energy independence · climate action · low-carbon · recyclability · e-waste · circular economy
Building's top exterior surface
- solar farmGrid-scale photovoltaic installation
- utility-scaleLarge enough for power grids
- residentialRelating to housing
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
solar calculator · satellite · space station · street light · water pump · portable charger · carport · facade
semiconductor
Partial electrical conductor
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- photonsDiscrete packets of radiance
- electronsNegative charges in atoms
thin-film · monocrystalline · polycrystalline · amorphous · wafer · doping · cadmium telluride · crystalline · encapsulation
panel
Distinct flat section
off-grid · battery storage · mounting · racking · junction box · string · microinverter · disconnect · net metering · solar tracker
efficiency
Productive without waste
- conversion rateProportion completing desired action
- power outputEnergy delivered per time
- wattageElectrical output measure
renewable
Capable of restoration
- clean energyPower from sustainable sources
- zero emissionsNo pollutants produced
- carbon footprint reductionLessening emissions from activities
green energy · decarbonization · energy independence · climate action · low-carbon · recyclability · e-waste · circular economy
rooftop
Building's top exterior surface
- solar farmGrid-scale photovoltaic installation
- utility-scaleLarge enough for power grids
- residentialRelating to housing
commercial · solar calculator · satellite · space station · street light · water pump · portable charger · carport · facade · off-grid cabin
- light-sensitivephotoreceptor, photoreceptors, photocells, photodiodes, photoresistor
- Microelectronicsmicrochip, microprocessor, silicon chip, transistor, microcircuit
- cellscells, blood cells, nerve cells, brain cells, mitosis
- generatorsgenerator, generators, diesel generator, portable generator, standby generator
- Physics Devicesaccelerometer, ammeter, barometer, calorimeter, gyroscope
- power plantspower plant, power station, generating station, nuclear plant, coal plant
photovoltaic celllight-emitting diode
Semiconductor producing photons from current
LED · incandescent bulb · light bulb · electric heater · electric motor
photovoltaic cellbattery
Portable electricity storage
rechargeable battery · capacitor · supercapacitor · lithium-ion battery · fuel cell
photovoltaic celldiesel generator
Fuel-powered electricity producer
gas turbine · natural gas plant · nuclear reactor · combustion engine · steam turbine
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