|
solar-estimate.org
|
0 earned Badges No badges were found
Definitions (56)
1 |
2
2
Peak Sun Hours
The equivalent number of hours per day when solar irradiance averages 1,000 w/m2. For example, six peak sun hours means that the energy received during total daylight hours equals the energy that woul [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
2 |
1
1
Utility Grid
The interconnection of electricity generation plants through the transmission and distribution lines to customers. The grid also refers to the interconnection of utilities through the electric transmi [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
3 |
0
0
ALTERNATING CURRENT
The flow of electricity that constantly changes direction between positive and negative sides. Almost all power produced by electric utilities in the United States moves in current that shifts directi [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
4 |
0
0
ambient temperature
The temperature of the surrounding area.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
5 |
0
0
Amorphous silicon
A thin-film, silicon photovoltaic cell having no crystalline structure. Manufactured by depositing layers of doped silicon on a substrate. See also single-crystal silicon an polycrystalline silicon.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
6 |
0
0
ampere
The unit of measure that indicates how much electricity flows through a conductor. It is like using cubic feet per second to measure the flow of water. For example, a 1,200-watt, 120-volt hair dryer p [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
7 |
0
0
Ampere-hour
A measure of the flow of current (in amperes) over one hour; used to measure battery capacity.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
8 |
0
0
annual solar savings
The annual solar savings of a solar building is the energy savings attributable to a solar feature relative to the energy requirements of a non-solar building.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
9 |
0
1
AVERAGE DEMAND
The energy demand for a given location over a period of time. For example, the number of kilowatt-hours used in a 24-hour period, divided by 24 hours, tells the average demand for that location in tha [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
10 |
0
0
AVOIDED COST
The amount of money an electric utility would need to spend for the next increment of electric generation to produce or purchase.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
To view all 56 definitions, please sign in.