Recovered energy (or waste heat energy), is unused energy that would be wasted otherwise. It’s produced during processes like heating,…
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The open-circuit voltage, also known as VOC, represents the highest voltage that can be obtained from a solar cell. This…
Overcharge occurs when we continue to charge our electronic devices beyond their full battery capacity. This leads to a phenomenon…
Regional Reliability Councils (RRCs) function as entities tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the reliability, adequacy, and security of specific…
This term is connected to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) in North Carolina. It’s a monthly…
The PSC acts as a judicial body, overseeing cases involving utility providers and other regulated companies. Its responsibilities encompass a…
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) in North Carolina, which started in August 2007 through Senate Bill…
Solar modules are usually tested in a laboratory under specific conditions, which are termed standard testing conditions. Standard Test Conditions…
A solar power tower is a large-scale solar setup that converts sunlight into electricity for people to use. Here, heliostats…
Standby current refers to the amount of current that a power supply draws when it is turned off by a…
A smart grid is an electricity network that uses technology to enable two-way communication and supply electricity to customers. This…
Seasonal tilt or seasonal solar panel tilt refers to the change in the orientation of solar panels when the season…