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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
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
