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Glossary
Key terms related to solar energy and equipment.
Photovoltaic (PV) cells: The cells that make up solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity.
Inverter: A device that converts the DC electricity generated by solar panels into AC electricity that can be used to power homes and businesses.
Solar panel: A panel made up of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity.
Solar array: A collection of solar panels that are connected in series to generate electricity.
Net metering: A billing arrangement in which excess solar electricity generated by a home or business is sent back to the grid and credited to the owner's account.
Solar tracker: A device that adjusts the position of solar panels throughout the day to maximize sunlight exposure and energy production.
Battery storage: A system that allows excess solar energy to be stored and used during times when solar production is low or electricity demand is high.
Charge controller: A device that regulates the flow of electricity between solar panels and batteries to prevent overcharging or damage.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh): A unit of measurement for electricity usage. One kWh is equal to using one kilowatt of power for one hour.
Renewable energy credits (RECs): Credits that represent the environmental benefits of generating renewable energy, which can be sold or traded to help offset the cost of solar installation.
Efficiency: A measure of how effectively solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. Higher efficiency panels produce more energy per square foot of surface area.
Tilt angle: The angle at which solar panels are installed to maximize sunlight exposure and energy production.
Direct current (DC): The type of electricity generated by solar panels, which must be converted into AC electricity to power homes and businesses.
Alternating current (AC): The type of electricity used to power homes and businesses, which is generated by inverting DC electricity using an inverter.
Solar irradiance: The amount of sunlight that reaches the surface of the Earth