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What is solar electric/photovoltaic (PV) power?

Created on Thursday, 22 May 2008 05:23 Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 April 2011 00:30 Published Date Written by Webmaster Hits: 802

Solar electric or photovoltaic (PV) power is a term used to describe the process of converting sunlight into electricity using solar cells. These cells are constructed from semiconductor materials and are grouped together to form a solar module.  Modules are typically enclosed in a glass to protect them from the elements and mounted in a frame to provide strength and a means of attachment.  Most home systems consist of 10-30 modules connected together to form the solar PV system.