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What is Reverse bias?
Condition where the current generating capability of a photovoltaic cell is considerably lower compared to other cells in a string. Reverse bias can take place
Sep 13, 2023
What is Water cycle?
The cycle of movement of water in different states (fluid, ice, steam) from one source (crust of the earth, land surface, world ocean, atmosphere, flora and
Sep 13, 2023
What is Blocking diode?
Semiconductor device connected in series to a photovoltaic module and a battery in order to prevent the solar device from discharging the storage system at
Sep 11, 2023
What is Carbon cycle?
The process of circulation of carbon (in the forms of CO2, CH4, coal, petroleum, biomass, and others) between earth, air, water, flora and fauna. Carbon cycle
Sep 12, 2023
What is Full sun?
Energy density of solar radiation received at the earth’s surface at midday in clear weather, which is approximately 1 kW/m2. Lower levels of irradiance
Sep 12, 2023
What is Input voltage?
Input voltage is determined by any DC load voltage and total power AC loads require. As a rule, the higher the electric load, the higher the input voltage of
Sep 12, 2023
What is Rankine cycle?
A thermodynamic cycle involved in steam turbines for converting thermal energy into mechanical work. Operation of many CSP plants in based on the Rankine
Sep 13, 2023
What is Battery enclosure?
Special cabinet for holding batteries. Mostly used for bulky lead acid batts with lots of cables. It is critical for home use to keep such storage systems
Sep 11, 2023
What is Charge factor?
The allowable constant-current charge period that does not affect a battery performance. Measured in hours and, as a rule, expressed as ratio of battery
Sep 12, 2023
What is Energy costs?
Expenses associated with energy generation, such as gas, electricity and water costs. They are essential for businesses. Thus, in case of energy-consuming
Sep 12, 2023
What is Multimode inverter?
Also referred to as a hybrid inverter. A type of inverter capable of operating as either off-the-grid or grid-tied inverter. Batteries compatible with
Sep 13, 2023
What is Micro-inverter?
Small inverter connected to each individual PV panel and converting its direct current into alternating current. Microinverters are a crucial step forward in
Sep 13, 2023
What is Monocrystalline silicon?
Silicon photovoltaic cells can be made of either monocrystalline or polycrystalline material. The former are designed from a pure and high-efficiency single
Sep 13, 2023
What is Thermal electric?
Electrical energy converted from thermal energy. Commonly, conversion is performed through heating of working fluids to drive turbine generators. See also
Sep 13, 2023
What is Bypass diode?
Semiconductor device parallel connected to a string of solar cells comprising a PV panel. The diode is meant to protect the photovoltaic device from thermal
Sep 11, 2023
