solar module
[/ˈsoʊlər ˈmɑːdʒuːl/]
nounpl: solar modules
módulo solar
1. A self-contained unit consisting of solar cells (photovoltaic cells) mounted in a framework, designed to generate electricity from sunlight
The rooftop was covered with solar modules to power the entire house.
O telhado estava coberto com módulos solares para alimentar toda a casa.
2. A component of a photovoltaic (PV) system that converts light energy into electrical energy
Each solar module can produce approximately 300 watts of power under ideal conditions.
Cada módulo solar pode produzir aproximadamente 300 watts de energia em condições ideais.
3. A standardized unit used in solar energy installations, typically consisting of multiple interconnected solar cells
The installation required 25 solar modules to meet the building's energy requirements.
A instalação exigiu 25 módulos solares para atender aos requisitos energéticos do prédio.
Solar modules have become increasingly popular in Brazil due to its abundant sunshine and government incentives for renewable energy adoption. The terminology 'módulo solar' is widely understood in the renewable energy sector, though it's sometimes referred to colloquially as 'painel solar' (solar panel) by the general public. In the United States, the term is standard in the renewable energy industry and is used interchangeably with 'solar panel' in commercial and residential contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go solar - to install solar modules for energy production
harness solar energy - to utilize solar modules to generate electricity
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