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Integrated module/inverter assembly where the electrical interface terminals are a.c only. No access is provided to the dc. side
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Mechanically and electrically integrated assembly of PV modules, and other necessary components, to form a d.c. power supply unit
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Output cable of a PV array
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Enclosure where all PV strings of any PV array are electrically connected and where protection devices can be located if necessary
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A usually skylighted central area on a building
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Building Integrated Photovoltaics
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An ornamental, rooflike projection or covering
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Basic PV device that can generate electricity when exposed to light such as solar radiation
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(In a framed building) an exterior wall having no structural function
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Cable connecting the PV generator junction box to the d.c. terminals of the PV inverter
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The organization that owns or operates a Distribution Network and is responsible for confirming requirements for the connection of generating units to that Network
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An electrical system supplied by one or more sources of voltage and comprising all the conductors and other electrical and associated equipment used to condict electricity for the purposes of conveying energy to one or more customer’s installations, street electrical fixtures, or other networks
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Any side of a building facing a public way or space and finished accordingly
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A feed-in tariff (FiT) is a policy mechanism designed to encourage the adoption of renewable energy sources and to help accelerate the move toward grid parity
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Assembly of PV arrays
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Enclosure where all PV arrays are electrically connected and where protection devices can be located if necessary
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The encapsulation of cells between two sheets of glass
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A PV generator operating in ‘parallel’ with the existing electricity network
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Erected equipment of a PV power supply system
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Using PV technology within, rather than on a building’s structure
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Device that converts d.c. voltage and d.c. current into a.c. voltage and a.c. current
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Where the right input and output windings are electrically separated by double or reinforced insulation
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A function intended to cut off for reasons of safety the supply from all, or a discrete section, of the installation by separating the installation or section from every source of electrical energy
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Units for defining the rating of a PV module where = kW generated at stc
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Kilowatt
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Kilowatt hour
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Smallest completely environmentally protected assembly of interconnected cells
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Megawatt
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Capable of producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy, especially light.
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Rainscreen cladding is the attachment of an outer skin of rear-ventilated cladding to a new or existing building most often used to protect from the weather
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Renewable Obligation Certificates equivalent to 1MWh of PV generation
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Protects built environments from the discomforts of sun, wind, cold and rain
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Using or operated by energy derived from the sun
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Circuit in which PV modules are connected in series, in order for a PV array to generate the required output voltage
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Cable connecting PV modules to form a PV string
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A fuse for an individual PV stringa fuse for an individual PV string
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Cable connecting the a.c. terminals of the PV inverter to a distribution circuit of the electrical installation
