solar PV

[ˈsoʊlər ˌpiːˈvi]
nounpl: solar PV systems/installations
energia solar fotovoltaica
1. A technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic cells or panels, typically mounted on rooftops or ground installations
The company installed solar PV panels on their warehouse to reduce electricity costs.
A empresa instalou painéis de energia solar fotovoltaica em seu galpão para reduzir os custos de eletricidade.
2. The photovoltaic equipment and systems used for generating electrical power from solar radiation
Solar PV has become one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources worldwide.
A energia solar fotovoltaica tornou-se uma das fontes de energia renovável que mais cresce em todo o mundo.
Solar PV technology has gained significant importance in Brazil due to abundant sunshine and government incentives for renewable energy. In the USA, particularly in California and southwestern states, solar PV has become mainstream for residential and commercial use. The term 'solar PV' is the technical industry standard in English, while Portuguese speakers often use either the full term 'energia solar fotovoltaica' or the abbreviated 'sistema fotovoltaico'.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
photovoltaic energysolar photovoltaicPV solarsolar powerphotovoltaic system
Antonyms / Antônimos
fossil fuel energycoal powernatural gas energy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
energia solar fotovoltaica / painéis solares
Most common and widely understood term in Brazil
São Paulo
energia solar fotovoltaica / sistema fotovoltaico
Technical term often used in industrial and commercial sectors
Portugal
energia solar fotovoltaica / painéis solares FV
Portuguese usage follows similar technical terminology with slight linguistic variations

Related Words

photovoltaic cellsolar panelrenewable energysolar invertergrid-tied systemoff-grid systemsolar irradiance

Related Idioms & Phrases

going solar
harnessing the sun's energy
clean energy transition
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