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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 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 ...
photovoltaic conversion efficiency
Electrical equipment; Electricity
The ratio of electric energy produced by a photovoltaic device to the energy from sunlight incident unpn the cell.
photovoltaic efficiency
Electrical equipment; Electricity
The ratio of electric power produced by a cell at any instant to the power of the sunlight striking the photovoltaic cell. This is typically 9
