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flat plate photovoltaic [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-05-09

English

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

A PV array or module that consists of non-concentrating elements.

OBS

Flat-plate arrays and modules use direct and diffuse sunlight, but if the array is fixed in position, some portion of the direct sunlight is lost because of oblique sun-angles in relation to the array.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Énergie solaire
DEF

Assemblage (module photovoltaïque ou champ de modules et panneaux photovoltaïques) de cellules photovoltaïques sans concentration.

OBS

Les modules plans utilisent le rayonnement solaire direct et diffus, mais lorsqu'ils sont en position fixe, une partie de la lumière solaire se perd en raison des angles obliques du soleil par rapport au module.

Spanish

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