A smart grid is the latest evolution in the development of the electric grid, in which the current interconnected network of transmission and distribution lines that connects the supplier to the consumer is made smarter by the inclusion of digital…
Single-junction Solar Cells – Definition, Glossary, Details – Solar Mango
Single-junction solar cells have just one p-n junction, as against multi-junction solar cells, which have more than one p-n junction. p-n junction refers to the boundary between two types of semiconductor material. One type is called the p-type and the…
Single Axis Solar Trackers – Definition, Glossary, Details – Solar Mango
A tracker rotating in the east-west direction to align the solar panel with the sun over a day is known as a single-axis tracker. At any fixed location, the sun travels close to 180 degrees between day and night. A…
PV array – Definition, Glossary, Details – Solar Mango
A photovoltaic array (or solar array) is a linked collection of solar panels. The modules in a PV array are usually first connected in series to obtain the desired voltage. Most PV arrays use an inverter to convert the DC power produced by the…
Power Conditioning Unit – Definition, Glossary, Details – Solar Mango
Solar Power Conditioning unit (PCU) is an integrated system consisting of a solar charge controller, inverter and a Grid charger. It provides the facility to charge the battery bank through either a Solar or Grid/DG set. The PCU continuously monitors…
Silicon Wafer – Definition, Glossary, Details – Solar Mango
A solar cell is made from a silicon wafer, which in turn is made from polysilicon ingots. Silicon wafers are an intermediate product in the solar PV manufacturing process. These are made by slicing polysilicon ingots, usually with diamond tipped…
Semiconductor – Definition, Glossary, Details – Solar Mango
A material that has an electrical conductivity in between that of a conductor and an insulator. Transistors and other electronic devices are made from semiconducting materials, and are often called semiconductors. Typical semiconductors for solar PV cells include silicon, gallium…
Rooftop Solar – Definition, Glossary, Details – Solar Mango
Rooftop solar is a photo voltaic system that has its electricity-generating solar panels mounted on the rooftop of a residential or commercial building or structure.The various components of such a system include photovoltaic modules, mounting systems, cables, solar inverters and…
Rooftop Grid-tied Solar – Definition, Glossary, Details – Solar Mango
Rooftop solar power plants can be connected (tied) to the utility’s electric grid. This enables the combined system to use solar power during sunshine hours and grid power when solar power is not available.
Polysilicon – Definition, Glossary, Details – Solar Mango
Polysilicon is right at the beginning of the Solar PV chain. It is the feedstock material for the production of solar cells. Polysilicon, as the name goes, consists of multiple small silicon crystals. It is technically industry-grade silicon. Such industry-grade…
