What are the different types of solar heating terms?

The following is a listing of terms used primarily in the PV industry, but some general and solar heating terms are also included. absorbers --Dark-colored objects that soak up heat in thermal solar collectors. active solar heater --A solar water or space-heating system that moves heated air or water using pumps or fans.

What is the AM measurement for photovoltaic solar panels?

The AM measurement for photovoltaic solar panels at standard test conditions (STC) is 1.5AM. Amorphous silicon – Amorphous semiconductor – Thin-film, the non-crystalline semiconductor material that can be used in the production of solar electricity via the photovoltaic effect.

What is a photovoltaic solar system?

A Photovoltaic solar system. A linked collection of solar panels on a roof is called an ‘array’. Power density is the amount of power per mass. PV inverters are measured by power density. The higher the power per mass, the better the inverter.

What is the difference between a solar panel and a stand-alone system?

Solar Panel – A module composed of solar photovoltaic materials that turn sunlight into electricity. Stand-alone system – An autonomous or hybrid photovoltaic system not connected to a grid.

What is a photovoltaic (PV) module?

photovoltaic (PV) module --The smallest environmentally protected, essentially planar assembly of solar cells and ancillary parts, such as interconnections, terminals, [and protective devices such as diodes] intended to generate DC power under unconcentrated sunlight.

What is a photovoltaic-thermal (pv/T) system?

photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) system--A photovoltaic system that, in addition to converting sunlight into electricity, collects the residual heat energy and delivers both heat and electricity in usable form. Also called a total energy system. polycrystalline --See 'Multicrystalline.'