TERMIUM Plus®

From: Translation Bureau

On social media

Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.

ARRAY RATIO [1 record]

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

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)

Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: