Glossary

This is the angle between a reference plane and another plane/axis of direction. This angle provides the slope for a panel to be mounted.

This is a wholesale power producer that is not affiliated with any franchise utilities within a particular area.

Magnetism or electricity is produced through the influence of a nearby electrical current, magnet or charged body.

Property of matter at which it remains at rest or in a uniform motion in the same straight line.

This is the amount of energy that reaches a surface per unit of time.

This is the systematic examination of a product, service or process.

This is the process in which there is site fabrication, assembly, erection and commissioning.

Solar thermal collector where incident solar radiation is absorbed by the storage medium.

This is the part of a PV plant that converts DC (Direct Current) into AC (Alternating Current), which can then be fed into the grid.

Commitment of financial means to an asset

Proposal to commit financial means to an asset

Utilties that have a stock-based ownership

Measures the solar power incident on a solar panel. Measured in watts per m² (meters squared). Irradiance (W/m²) multiplied by (h) equals Insolation (Wh/m²)