solar photovoltaic
[/ˈsoʊlər ˌfoʊtoʊvɑlˈteɪɪk/]
adjective/noun
fotovoltaico solar
1. relating to or denoting the conversion of sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor devices (photovoltaic cells)
Solar photovoltaic panels are increasingly installed on residential rooftops to generate clean energy.
Painéis fotovoltaicos solares estão sendo cada vez mais instalados em telhados residenciais para gerar energia limpa.
2. a technology or system that uses solar cells to convert photons from the sun into usable electrical current
The company specializes in solar photovoltaic installations for commercial buildings.
A empresa se especializa em instalações fotovoltaicas solares para edifícios comerciais.
In Brazil, solar photovoltaic technology has become increasingly important due to government incentives (ABSOLAR - Brazilian Solar Energy Association) and environmental awareness. The term is used in both technical and everyday contexts when discussing renewable energy adoption. In the USA, solar photovoltaic represents a key component of the clean energy transition and is often abbreviated as 'solar PV' in industry discussions.
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