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SOLAR CELL MODULE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cells and Batteries
- Solar Energy
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- photovoltaic module
1, record 1, English, photovoltaic%20module
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- PV module 2, record 1, English, PV%20module
correct
- solar cell module 3, record 1, English, solar%20cell%20module
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A number of photovoltaic cells electrically inter-connected and mounted together, usually in a common sealed unit or panel of convenient size for shipping, handling, and assembling into arrays. 4, record 1, English, - photovoltaic%20module
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Studies indicate that the cheapest method of mounting the solar modules is to integrate them into the roofing as indicated in Fig. 14.2(a) so that they form the dual role of generating electricity and providing protection from the elements. 5, record 1, English, - photovoltaic%20module
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[PV modules constitute] the smallest environmentally protected, essentially planar assembly of solar cells and ancillary parts, such as interconnections, terminals, [and protective devices such as diodes] intended to generate direct current power under unconcentrated sunlight. 6, record 1, English, - photovoltaic%20module
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Piles et accumulateurs
- Énergie solaire
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- module photovoltaïque
1, record 1, French, module%20photovolta%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- module de piles photovoltaïques 2, record 1, French, module%20de%20piles%20photovolta%C3%AFques
masculine noun
- module solaire 3, record 1, French, module%20solaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cellules photovoltaïques à interconnexion électrique en série ou en parallèle, montées habituellement en une unité étanche de dimension pratique pour l'expédition, la manipulation et l'assemblage en panneaux ou champs de modules. 4, record 1, French, - module%20photovolta%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le module photovoltaïque est l'élément de base de tout système photovoltaïque. [...] Le module renferme un certain nombre de cellules photovoltaïques raccordées en série ou en parallèle et mises sous contenant étanche pour être protégées contre l'environnement. 4, record 1, French, - module%20photovolta%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Un] module photovoltaïque [constitue] le plus petit assemblage de cellules photovoltaïques interconnectées complètement protégé de l'environnement [...] 5, record 1, French, - module%20photovolta%C3%AFque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilas y acumuladores
- Energía solar
- Fotoelectricidad y óptica electrónica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- módulo fotovoltaico
1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%B3dulo%20fotovoltaico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- módulo solar fotovoltaico 1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%B3dulo%20solar%20fotovoltaico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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