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Meaning of "photovoltaic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC

photovoltaic  [ˌfəʊtəʊvɒlˈteɪɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Photovoltaic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PHOTOVOLTAIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

photovoltaic

Photovoltaics

Photovoltaics is a method of generating electrical power by converting solar radiation into direct current electricity using semiconductors that exhibit the photovoltaic effect. Photovoltaic power generation employs solar panels composed of a number of solar cells containing a photovoltaic material. Solar photovoltaics power generation has long been seen as a clean sustainable energy technology which draws upon the planet’s most plentiful and widely distributed renewable energy source – the sun. The direct conversion of sunlight to electricity occurs without any moving parts or environmental emissions during operation. It is well proven, as photovoltaic systems have now been used for fifty years in specialized applications, and grid-connected systems have been in use for over twenty years. In 2013, its fast-growing capacity increased by 38 percent to a running total of 139 GW, worldwide. This is sufficient to generate at least 160 terawatt hours or about 0.85 percent of the electricity demand on the planet.

Definition of photovoltaic in the English dictionary

The definition of photovoltaic in the dictionary is of, concerned with, or producing electric current or voltage caused by electromagnetic radiation, esp visible light from the sun.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC


algebraic
ˌældʒɪˈbreɪɪk
allogeneic
ˈælədʒəˌneɪɪk
Altaic
ælˈteɪɪk
apotropaic
ˌæpəʊtrəˈpeɪɪk
Aramaic
ˌærəˈmeɪɪk
archaic
ɑːˈkeɪɪk
deltaic
delˈteɪɪk
formulaic
ˌfɔːmjʊˈleɪɪk
Hebraic
hɪˈbreɪɪk
Judaic
dʒuːˈdeɪɪk
laic
ˈleɪɪk
maleic
məˈleɪɪk
mosaic
məˈzeɪɪk
Pharisaic
ˌfærɪˈseɪɪk
photomosaic
ˌfəʊtəʊməˈzeɪɪk
prosaic
prəʊˈzeɪɪk
Ptolemaic
ˌtɒlɪˈmeɪɪk
voltaic
vɒlˈteɪɪk
xenogeneic
ˌzɛnəʊdʒɪˈneɪɪk
Zend-Avestaic
ˌzɛndəvɛsˈteɪɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHOTOVOLTAIC

phototrophic
phototropic
phototropically
phototropism
phototropy
phototube
phototype
phototypeset
phototypesetter
phototypesetting
phototypic
phototypically
phototypographical
phototypographically
phototypography
phototypy
photovoltaic effect
photoxylography
photozincograph
photozincography

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHOTOVOLTAIC

Alcaic
Biblical Aramaic
Chaldaic
craic
Cyrenaic
dispondaic
Eddaic
mesaraic
Mishnaic
Mithraic
paradisaic
premosaic
Romaic
saic
Sinaic
spondaic
stanzaic
stenopaic
trochaic
Ural-Altaic

Synonyms and antonyms of photovoltaic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «photovoltaic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC

Find out the translation of photovoltaic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of photovoltaic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «photovoltaic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

光伏
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fotovoltaica
570 millions of speakers

English

photovoltaic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फोटोवोल्टिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الضوئية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фотоэлектрические
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fotovoltaica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফোটোভোলটাইক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

photovoltaïque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fotovoltaik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Photovoltaik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

太陽光発電
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

태양 광
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Photovoltaic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quang điện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மின்னழுத்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फोटोव्होल्टाइक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fotovoltaik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fotovoltaico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fotowoltaicznych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фотоелектричні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fotovoltaice
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φωτοβολταϊκά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fotovoltaïse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fotovoltaisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

photovoltaic
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of photovoltaic

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOTOVOLTAIC»

The term «photovoltaic» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.505 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOTOVOLTAIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about photovoltaic

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHOTOVOLTAIC»

Discover the use of photovoltaic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to photovoltaic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering
The most comprehensive, authoritative and widely cited reference on photovoltaic solar energy Fully revised and updated, the Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Second Edition incorporates the substantial technological ...
Antonio Luque, Steven Hegedus, 2011
2
Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual
A comprehensive training resource for producing electric power from the sun.
Solar Energy International, 2004
3
Photovoltaic Engineering Handbook
The Photovoltaic Engineering Handbook is the first book to look closely at the practical problems involved in evaluating and setting up a photovoltaic (PV) power system.
F Lasnier, 1990
4
Solar Electricity: Engineering of Photovoltaic Systems
The main objective of this book is to summarize these various topics clearly.TOPICS include: * energy problems and photovoltaic solutions * the solar cell * the photovoltaic generator * the photovoltaic system * solar radiation * sizing of ...
Eduardo Lorenzo, 1994
5
Grid Converters for Photovoltaic and Wind Power Systems
This book explains the topologies, modulation and control of grid converters for both photovoltaic and wind power applications.
Remus Teodorescu, Marco Liserre, Pedro Rodríguez, 2011
6
Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems: A Guide for ...
The world's forests are disappearing at an alarming rate, and with disastrous consequences.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie, 2008
7
Advanced Photovoltaic System Design
Advanced Photovoltaic System Design Emphasizes The Importance Of Each Step Of The Design Process And Proper Decision-Making. About The Series: The Photovoltaics (PV) Industry Stands On The Brink Of A Revolution.
John R. Balfour, Michael Shaw, 2011
8
Modelling Photovoltaic Systems Using PSpice
Using SPICE, the tool of choice for circuits and electronics designers, this book highlights the increasing importance of modelling techniques in the quantitative analysis of PV systems.
Luis Castaner, Santiago Silvestre, 2003
9
Photovoltaic Solar Energy Generation
The intention of this book is to provide an impression of all aspects of p- tovoltaics (PV).
Adolf Goetzberger, Volker Uwe Hoffmann, 2005
10
Applied Photovoltaics
The new edition of this thoroughly considered textbook provides a reliable, accessible and comprehensive guide for students of photovoltaic applications and renewable energy engineering.
Stuart R. Wenham, Martin A. Green, Muriel E. Watt, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHOTOVOLTAIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term photovoltaic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Market research report on the thin film photovoltaic and batteries …
The market research report on the thin film photovoltaic and batteries market offers a methodical analysis of trends, growth drivers, and ... «WhaTech, Jul 15»
2
Solar photovoltaic expected to exceed $151.6b in 2024, says report
Navigant Research has released a report examining the solar photovoltaic global market through to 2024, which indicates that “increasing ... «ESI Africa, Jul 15»
3
BRIEF-Xian LONGi wins photovoltaic components contract worth …
Says wins photovoltaic components contract worth about 1.2 billion yuan ($193.28 million). Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/1RT0vJH. «Reuters, Jul 15»
4
SunPower, a company that designs, manufactures and delivers the …
... purchase agreement with NV Energy to build a 100-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant in the Eldorado Valley of Boulder City, Nevada. «Area Development Online, Jul 15»
5
Explore Global solar photovoltaic backsheet market to 2020 - market …
It provides in-depth analysis on the global solar PV backsheet market, with forecasts up to 2020. It analyzes the key trends in the global ... «WhaTech, Jul 15»
6
Applications of Refractory Metals in Photovoltaic Thin Films
The Fabricated Products Group of H.C. Starck has several years of experience in the manufacture of high performance materials, particularly ... «Azom.com, Jul 15»
7
Combining Two Photovoltaic Materials Could Make Better LEDs
Designing more efficient lights and better screen technology has led scientists to consider quantum dots as a major technology improvement on ... «Softpedia News, Jul 15»
8
Solar Simulation Interface tests photovoltaic IV curves.
Global Test Solutions is launching a new photovoltaic Simulation Interface for the SM3300 Series of Programmable DC Power Supplies, (INT ... «ThomasNet News, Jul 15»
9
Low-e photovoltaic glass: The most innovative product in USA
Onyx Solar's Low-e photovoltaic glass has received the winning award to the most innovative glass product by Glass Magazine and the ... «Glass on Web, Jul 15»
10
Mashup of two photovoltaic materials could make for super-efficient …
The race to design more efficient lights and better screen technology has led material scientists to consider quantum dots in recent years. «ExtremeTech, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Photovoltaic [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/photovoltaic>. Apr 2024 ».
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