Outer Continental Shelf
The Outer Continental Shelf is also referred to as (OCS) . The submerged lands that extend from the outer-limit of the historic territorial sea (typically three miles) to some undefined outer limit....
View ArticleFuel Oil
FUEL OIL refers to petroleum products that are usually burned to produce heat and power.
View ArticleGassing Current
Gassing Current refers to the part of the charge current that goes into electrolytical production of hydrogen and oxygen from the electrolytic liquid. This current always increases with increasing...
View ArticleRecovered Energy
Recovered Energy refers to reused heat or energy that should typically be lost. For example, a power plant that recaptures its own waste heat and then reuses this waste heat to produce additional...
View ArticleHybrid Vehicle
A Hybrid Vehicle refers to a vehicle that usually employs a combustion engine system combined with an electric propulsion system. A Hybrid car expands the milegae significantly beyond what a...
View ArticleHeliothermal
Heliothermal refers to a ceratin process that utilizes the sun's rays for the production of heat.
View ArticleWheeling
Wheeling is when you use a utility's lines to transport the power from one system to another system
View ArticleIPP
IPP, otherwise known as independent power producer, refers to a private entity that operates a power generation plant and sells power to electric utilities for resale to retail customers.
View ArticleFusion Energy
Fusion Energy refers to a power source, that is currently under development, which is based on the release of energy that occurs when atoms are combined under extreme heat and powerful pressure. this...
View ArticleMunicipal Solid Waste
Municipal Solid Waste typically refers to garbage that is collected in the local area, which can then be processed and burned and this will in turn produce energy.
View ArticleJunction-Diode
Junction-Diode is a certain semiconductor device with a junction and a built-in potential that is able to pass current much better in one direction than the other direction. All types of solar cells...
View ArticleOne-Axis Tracking
One-Axis Tracking refers to a system that is capable of rotating just about one axis.
View ArticleJunction Box
The Junction Box contains an enclosure on the module where the PV strings are electrically connected and where protection devices can possibly be located.
View ArticleCell Barrier
A Cell Barrier is an extremely thin region of static electric charge which lies along the interface of the positive and negative layers located in a photovoltaic cell. This barrier significantly...
View ArticleNational Electrical Code
The National Electrical Code also known as the NEC contains the required guidelines for electrical installs. Since the 1984 edition of the NEC, there is an Article 690; "Solar Photovoltaic Systems"...
View ArticleLife-Cycle Cost
The Life-Cycle Cost refers to the approximate cost of owning and using a photovoltaic system for its probable lifespan.
View ArticleGasoline
Gasoline ia a light from of petroleum product which is acquired by the process of refining oil, and is typically used by most cars as fuel.
View ArticleJunction
A Junction refers to a region of transition between the semiconductor layers, (for example: the p/n junction) which goes from a region that has a high concentration of acceptors to one that has a high...
View ArticleFluorocarbon Gases
Fluorocarbon Gases refers to propellants that are typically used in aerosol products and refrigerants. These Fluorocarbon Gases are believed to be possible be causing the depletion of our ozone shield.
View ArticleBoron
Boron refers to the chemical element that is typically used as the dopant for a photovoltaic device.
View ArticleNominal Voltage
Nominal Voltage is a reference voltage that is typically used to describe batteries, systems etc.(For example, are we referring to a 12-volt battery or is it a or 24-volt battery, is it a module etc.).
View ArticleOpen-Circuit Voltage
Open-Circuit Voltage otherwise known as VOC refers to the maximum possible voltage that runs across a typical photovoltaic cell. This is the voltage across the cell in full sunlight when there is no...
View ArticleHarmonic Content
Harmonic Content refers to the amount of frequencies in the output waveform in addition to the primary frequency (e.g. 50 or 60 Hz.). We typically find that the energy in these harmonic frequencies is...
View ArticleVented Cell
A Vented Cell is a battery designed with a special vent mechanism that will expel gases that are generated during the charging process.
View ArticleVaristor
Varistor is a type of voltage-dependent variable resistor. It is typically used to protect very sensitive equipment from possible power spikes or lightning strikes by shunting the energy to the ground.
View ArticleQualifying Facility
A Qualifying Facility is typically a small power producer. Under federal law, the Qualifying Facility has the specific right to actually sell its extra power to any public utility.
View ArticleISPRA Guidelines
ISPRA Guidelines refers to the Guidelines regarding the assessment of photovoltaic power plants. These Guidelines are published by the Joint Research Centre of the Commission of the European...
View ArticleNatural Gas
Natural Gas refers to Hydrocarbon gas found in the earth, that can be composed of ethane, butane, propane, methane and other gases.
View ArticleThermal Mass
Thermal Mass refers to a material that is typically used to store heat. Thermal mass materials include concrete blocks, bricks, water, and rock or any other ype of material which retains a high heat...
View ArticleUranium Enrichment
Uranium Enrichment refers to the process of increasing the percentage of pure uranium above and beyond the levels found in naturally occurring uranium ore, so that it may eventually be used as fuel.
View ArticleX-RAY
An X-RAY is a specific type of electromagnetic radiation that typically has very low energy levels.
View ArticleWires Charge
The Wires Charge is a broad term which refers to charges that are typically charged to power suppliers or their customers for the utilization of the transmission or distribution wires.
View ArticleAverage Hydro
Average Hydro refers to Rain, snow and runoff conditions that provide water for hydroelectric generation equal to the most commonly occurring levels. Average hydro usually is a mean indicating the...
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