Electricity

Electricity

A database referring to the existence of a flow of electric charge.

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phase rotation

Electrical equipment; Electricity

Phase rotation defines the rotation in a Poly-Phase System and is generally stated as "1-2-3", counterclockwise rotation. Utilities in the United States use "A-B-C" to define their respective phase ...

photovoltaic

Electrical equipment; Electricity

Refers to the conversion of light into electricity.

photovoltaic array

Electrical equipment; Electricity

An interconnected system of photovoltaic modules that function as a single electricity producing unit. The modules are assembled in a discrete structure, with common mechanical support or mounting. ...

photovoltaic cell

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The smallest semiconductor element within a photovoltaic module to perform the immediate conversion of light into electrical energy (DC Voltage and DC Current).

photovoltaic concentrator

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A Photovoltaic module that uses optical elements to increase the amount of sunlight incident on a Photovoltaic cell. Concentrating arrays must track the sun. Efficiency is increased, but lifespan is ...