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Rkitech78
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Posted: Tue Jul 22nd, 2008 11:00 pm |
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| Can someone explain the difference between solar and photovoltaic?
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Posted: Wed Jul 23rd, 2008 12:33 am |
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Photovoltaics (PV) is the field of technology and research related to the application of solar cells for energy by converting sunlight directly into electricity. -Wikipedia
So I can say that Solar energy is the source for Photovoltaics.
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Posted: Wed Jul 23rd, 2008 02:53 pm |
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Rkitech78 wrote: Can someone explain the difference between solar and photovoltaic?
When you say "solar" it can mean several things...passive solar, solar lighting (daylighting), Solar heating, solar power.
Photovoltaics convert sunlight (solar energy) into electricity and is a componant used to produced solar power in this manner as stated above.
Last edited on Wed Jul 23rd, 2008 02:53 pm by Disgruntled
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Rkitech78
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Posted: Wed Jul 23rd, 2008 02:57 pm |
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| got it.... thanks for the help!
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