Photovoltaics - Wikipedia
2019-6-20 · Photovoltaics (PV) is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect, a phenomenon studied in physics, photochemistry, and electrochemistry.. A photovoltaic system employs solar modules, each comprising a number of solar cells, which generate electrical power.PV installations may be ground-mounted, rooftop mounted or …