Report Number
FSEC-EN-8-81
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-EN-8-81.pdf
Keywords
PV Cells
Abstract
The word "photovoltaic" combines the scientific terms "photo", meaning light, and "voltaic", meaning voltage. Together, the terms mean voltage generated by light energy. Specially treated silicon, or another substance, is manufactured in such a way that when light strikes it electricity is produced. The cells have no moving parts, and they are durable. They are commonly called solar cells.
Date Published
5-1-1982
Subjects
PV Cells
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Litka, Arthur, "Photovoltaic Cells: Common Power Source For Tomorrow?" (1982). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 1497.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/1497
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