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Solar Electric Technologies

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Sunlight can be converted into electricity using photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar power (CSP), and various experimental technologies.

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.