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JAN23 What is PV Self Consumption

Self-consumption refers to the utilization of electricity generated by a rooftop solar system within a home or business premises. When…

JAN 23 What is a Solar Constant

The solar constant is a measure of the solar electromagnetic radiation available per square meter at the Earth’s distance from…

JAN 23 What is a Solar Cell

In a PV module, a solar cell serves as a crucial semiconductor element responsible for promptly converting light into electrical…

JAN23 What is Repowering

In combustible fuel power plants, repowering means upgrading the power plant by changing the old power-generating technology with new designs.…

JAN 23 What is Superstrate

The superstrate, which literally means the top layer, is the protective covering on the upper side of a photovoltaic module…

JAN23 What is a Photoelectric Cell

A photoelectric cell is a remarkable device used to accurately measure the intensity of light. It operates by efficiently converting…

JAN 23 What is a Semiconductor

A semiconductor is a material with a conductivity that falls between conductors (usually metals) and nonconductors or insulators (like most…

Jan 23 What is Self-Discharge

When a battery loses its stored electrical energy over time, even if it’s not being used, is known as self-discharge.…