Term
PV (Photovoltaics)
Abbreviation
PV
Definition
PV (Photovoltaics) is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect, a phenomenon studied in physics, photochemistry, and electrochemistry. A typical photovoltaic system employs solar panels, each comprising a number of solar cells, which generate electrical power.
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