PV module

[pee-vee MOD-yool]
nounmasculinepl: PV modules / módulos fotovoltaicos
módulo fotovoltaico
1. A device that converts sunlight into electrical energy, typically consisting of photovoltaic cells connected together and enclosed in a protective frame
The solar panel installation included 20 PV modules rated at 400 watts each.
A instalação do painel solar incluiu 20 módulos fotovoltaicos com potência de 400 watts cada.
2. The basic building block of solar energy systems, composed of multiple photovoltaic cells interconnected to produce direct current
Each PV module was tested for durability before installation.
Cada módulo fotovoltaico foi testado quanto à durabilidade antes da instalação.
The term 'PV module' is primarily technical and used in renewable energy sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, with increasing investment in solar energy infrastructure, especially in São Paulo and northeastern regions, the term 'módulo fotovoltaico' has become increasingly common in technical documentation and the renewable energy industry. The acronym 'PV' (photovoltaic) is universally recognized in both English and Portuguese-speaking contexts within the energy sector.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
solar modulephotovoltaic panelsolar panelPV panel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
módulo fotovoltaico
Most common and formal term used in technical contexts
São Paulo
painel solar / módulo PV
Often used interchangeably in commercial applications
General Brazilian
placa solar
Informal term sometimes used colloquially
Portugal
módulo fotovoltaico / painel solar
Same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese in technical usage

Related Words

photovoltaic cellsolar energyinvertersolar arraypanel efficiencywatt rating
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