photovoltaics

American  

[foh-toh-vohl-tey-iks] / ˌfoʊ toʊ voʊlˈteɪ ɪks /

noun

Physics.

1. (used with a singular verb)  a field of semiconductor technology involving the direct conversion of electromagnetic radiation as sunlight, into electricity.

2. (used with a plural verb)  devices designed to perform such conversion.

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Etymology

Origin of photovoltaics

First recorded in 1975–80; photovoltaic, -ics

Example Sentences

"The pace varies, but renewables grow faster than any other major energy source in all scenarios, led by solar photovoltaics," the agency, which advises mostly developed nations, said in its 518-page report.

From Barron's

Renewables grow faster than any other major energy source across all scenarios, driven by solar photovoltaics.

From The Wall Street Journal

“In our view, for the silver price to keep rising, there would need to be severe demand destruction in lower economic value-added end uses for silver, like photography and silverware. Meanwhile, there would need to be a growing demand for higher economic end uses, such as electrical and electronic demand from AI-related spending, photovoltaics and other technology-related demand,” wrote Paul Wong, market strategist at Sprott Asset Management.

From Barron's

“In our view, for the silver price to keep rising, there would need to be severe demand destruction in lower economic value-added end uses for silver, like photography and silverware. Meanwhile, there would need to be a growing demand for higher economic end uses, such as electrical and electronic demand from AI-related spending, photovoltaics and other technology-related demand,” wrote Paul Wong, Market Strategist at Sprott Asset Management.

From Barron's

Technologies like rooftop photovoltaics, vehicle-to-grid systems and AI-optimized resource flows do not depend on compactness.

From Los Angeles Times