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'''Photovoltaics''' (or PV) is the generation of electric currents from electromagnetic radiation using the [[photovoltaic effect]] (compare [[solar_concentrator#Thermoelectric_Generators|solar-thermal electricity]]). | '''Photovoltaics''' (or PV) is the generation of electric currents from electromagnetic radiation using the [[photovoltaic effect]] (compare [[solar_concentrator#Thermoelectric_Generators|solar-thermal electricity]]). | ||
| − | A PV cell is the basic unit of a PV array. It is usually made of a [[silicon]] substrate coated with a thin film. These are mounted together with supporting structure to form PV panel.<ref>G.D.J. Harper - ''Domestic solar energy: a guide for the home owner'' 2009. ISBN 978-1-84797-060-2 p. 140</ref> | + | A PV cell is the basic unit of a PV array. It is usually made of a [[silicon]] substrate coated with a thin film. These are mounted together with supporting structure to form [[solar_panel|PV panel]].<ref>G.D.J. Harper - ''Domestic solar energy: a guide for the home owner'' 2009. ISBN 978-1-84797-060-2 p. 140</ref> |
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Photovoltaics (or PV) is the generation of electric currents from electromagnetic radiation using the photovoltaic effect (compare solar-thermal electricity).
A PV cell is the basic unit of a PV array. It is usually made of a silicon substrate coated with a thin film. These are mounted together with supporting structure to form PV panel.[1]
References
- ↑ G.D.J. Harper - Domestic solar energy: a guide for the home owner 2009. ISBN 978-1-84797-060-2 p. 140
