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41Space-based solar power — Left: Part of the solar energy is lost on its way through the atmosphere by the effects of reflection and absorption. Right: Space based solar power systems convert sunlight to microwaves outside the atmosphere, avoiding these losses, and the… …
42Solar energy — is the light and radiant heat from the Sun that powers Earth s climate and weather and sustains life. Since ancient times it has been harnessed for human use through a range of technologies. Solar radiation along with secondary solar resources… …
43Concentrated photovoltaics — Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology uses optics such as lenses to concentrate a large amount of sunlight onto a small area of solar photovoltaic materials to generate electricity. Unlike traditional, more conventional flat panel systems,… …
44Nanoinverter — A nanoinverter, also referred as nano inverter or solar nano inverter, converts direct current (DC) from a single solar cell or small solar panel to alternating current (AC). Nanoinverters contrast with Microinverter devices, which are connected… …
45solar cell — a photovoltaic cell that converts sunlight directly into electricity. * * * Any device that directly converts the energy in light into electrical energy through the process of photovoltaics (see photovoltaic effect). Solar cells do not use… …
46Stand-alone power system — A stand alone power system (SAPS or SPS), also known as remote area power supply (RAPS), is an off the grid electricity system for locations that are not fitted with an electricity distribution system. Typical SAPS include one or more methods of… …
47Maximum power point tracking — Current voltage characteristics of a solar cell at a particular light level, and in darkness. The area of the yellow rectangle gives the output power. Pmax denotes the maximum power point Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is a technique that… …
48Dye-sensitized solar cell — A selection of dye sensitized solar cells A dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC, DSC or DYSC[1]) is a low cost solar cell belonging to the group of thin film solar cells.[2] …
49Copper Mountain Solar Facility — Copper Mountain Solar Facility …
50Guadarranque solar power plant — Official name Parque Solar Guadarranque Country Spain Status Operational Commission date September 2008 Construction cost €90 milli …
