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What is Polycrystalline silicon?
Also referred to as polysilicon and multicrystalline silicon. A material used for manufacturing PV cells. In contrast to monocrystalline silicon, it is
Sep 13, 2023
What is Remote monitoring?
The process of checking the functionality of a photovoltaic system by an electronic data logger. It is intended for early detection of any possible faults in a
Sep 13, 2023
What is Specific gravity?
The ratio of the weight of unit volume of a substance to the weight of the same unit volume of water at a given temperature. It is used as an indicator of the
Sep 13, 2023
What is Float service?
Operation mode when a battery is connected to an external source of power. For example, a recharger provides the battery load under normal conditions, at the
Sep 12, 2023
What is Qualification test?
A test applied to a chosen set of PV modules. It involves the application of definite thermal, mechanical, or electrical stresses in a specified amount and
Sep 13, 2023
What is Usable capacity?
The amount of energy that can be stored in a battery practically. In contrast to the theoretical nominal capacity, promised by manufacturers, usable capacity
Sep 13, 2023
What is Diffuse insolation?
Solar radiation incident upon unit surface area during a given time period. The sun energy is received indirectly after being reflected and scattered by
Sep 12, 2023
What is Visible spectrum?
The electromagnetic spectrum region with the wavelengths ranging from about 380 nanometers (violet color) to 750 nanometers (red color). The visible spectrum
Sep 13, 2023
What is Installation optimisation?
To make sure a solar system is worth the investment, it has to demonstrate perfect long-term functioning and optimal protection from potential damage or theft.
Sep 12, 2023
What is Schottky diode?
A type of diode that has a very low voltage drop, normally ranging between 0.15V and 0.25V. Schottky diode is commonly used as a blocking diode in photovoltaic
Sep 13, 2023
What is String inverter?
A type of inverter attached to one or a few PV cell strings. Inverters are intended for converting DC generated by photovoltaic modules to AC usable in
Sep 13, 2023
What is Calendar life?
Period of time, during which a battery can be stored unused before it becomes completely useless. The duration depends on ambient temperature, since heat leads
Sep 12, 2023
What is Lightning protection?
A system of lightning conductors meant to protect buildings against stroke of lightning. As a rule, photovoltaic installations do not increase the risk of
Sep 12, 2023
What is Origin Energy?
The biggest Australian electricity retailer. It serves more than 4.3mn customers. The company sells electricity both on retail and wholesale markets. Origin
Sep 13, 2023
What is Performance ratio?
Ratio of the power generated by a photovoltaic system in fact to that possible in theory. This criterion defines the degree of utilization of solar irradiation
Sep 13, 2023
