photovoltaic
Americanadjective
adjective
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Capable of producing a voltage, usually through photoemission, when exposed to radiant energy, especially light.
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See more at photoelectric solar cell
Etymology
Origin of photovoltaic
Vocabulary lists containing photovoltaic
Electrical Engineering
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Engineering - High School
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Dhawan further said technologies such as solar cooking systems - including solar cookers as well as solar photovoltaic systems connected to electric cooking devices - can reduce dependence on fossil fuels for household energy needs.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
This reversed architecture offers high power conversion potential and works well with solution based processing methods suited for large scale production, making it an appealing photovoltaic design.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2026
The photovoltaic industry uses about as much of the precious metal as jewelers, and rising prices have jacked up costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
The mirror-and-tower technology that once seemed so promising was outpaced by flat photovoltaic solar panels, which soon proved cheaper and more efficient and became the industry standard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026
“These grass blades are our photovoltaic panels,” he says.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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