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Sunlight can be converted into electricity using photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar power (CSP), and various experimental technologies.<br>
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Sunlight can be converted into electricity using [http://www.endev.info/wiki/index.php/Photovoltaics <font color="#0000ff">photovoltaics</font>] (PV), concentrating solar power (CSP), and various experimental technologies. PV has mainly been used to power small and medium-sized applications.  
 
 
== Photovoltaics  ==
 
 
 
'''Photovoltaics''' ('''PV''') is the field of technology and research related to the application of solar cells for energy by converting sun energy (sunlight, including sun ultra violet radiation) directly into electricity.  
 
  
 
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Sunlight can be converted into electricity using photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar power (CSP), and various experimental technologies. PV has mainly been used to power small and medium-sized applications.