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PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-07-17

English

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

The energy that is produced through the conversion of light into electricity.

French

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

Énergie résultant de la conversion de la lumière (rayonnement) en électricité.

CONT

L'énergie photovoltaïque résulte de la transformation directe de la lumière du soleil en énergie électrique au moyen de cellules généralement à base de silicium. Pour obtenir une puissance suffisante, les cellules sont reliées entre elles et constituent le panneau solaire.

CONT

L'énergie photovoltaïque n'est pas encore utilisée de manière significative.

OBS

L'énergie solaire est une des formes les plus courantes de ce type d'énergie.

Spanish

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