A material that has an electrical conductivity in between that of a metal and an insulator. Typical semiconductors for PV cells include silicon, gallium arsenide, copper indium diselenide, and cadmium elluride.

A chemical element that is the most common semiconductor material used in making PV cells.

Silicon material with a single crystal structure. A common material for the construction of solar PV cells.

see photovoltaic cell

Energy from the sun.

see photovoltaic module

Electricity generated from sunlight.

A solar system that operates without connection to a grid or another supply of electricity. A battery bank stores unused daylight production for nighttime power. Commonly used in remote regions such as mountains, ocean platforms or communication towers.