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Record 1 2009-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
  • Solar Energy
DEF

A measure of the quality of the PV [photovoltaic] generator under operation that takes into account losses of the direct current side due to mismatches, cabling, and sub-optimal ambient conditions.

OBS

It describes the ratio between the measured direct current yield and the theoretical direct current yield under standard test conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
  • Énergie solaire
DEF

Mesure de la qualité d'un système photovoltaïque en service prenant en compte les pertes en courant continu attribuables aux appairages erronés, aux câblages et aux conditions de température ambiantes sous-optimales.

CONT

Le coefficient du rendement d'un système photovoltaïque exprime le rapport entre le rendement du courant continu mesuré et le rendement du courant continu théorique dans des conditions normales d'essai.

Spanish

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