Photovoltaics glossary 太阳能光伏术语.doc

Photovoltaics glossary 太阳能光伏术语
 
 
Photovoltaics glossary
AC交流电
Alternating current
Amorphous silicon solar cell 非晶硅太阳能电池
Thin-film solar cells are usually produced by evaporating several semi-conductor films onto a so-called "substrate"
Ampère 安培
Unit indicating the strength of electric current
Assembling system 集成系统
System to install solar modules on roofs, façades or in the field.
Azimuth angle 方位角
Describes the deviation from the South towards East-western direction
Building-integrated PV (BIPV)
Used to describe a structure where PV replaces conventional materials and is integrated into the building. Typically, a photovoltaic array is incorporated into the roof or walls of a building. Roof tiles with integrated PV cells can now be purchased. Arrays can also be retrofitted into existing buildings; in this case they are usually fitted on top of the existing roof structure. Alternatively, an array can be located separately from the building but connected by cable to supply power for the building.
By-pass diode 旁路二极管
Conducts the electricity automatically past a module in case it is shadowed in one series. This is supposed to prevent any destruction due to overheating.
Circuit 电路
A system of conductors that convey electricity.
CdTe solar cell碲化镉太阳能电池
Thin-film solar cell made of very thin CdTe semi-conductor films (< 3 microns)
CIS solar cell
Thin-film