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What is solar PV?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductors. PV cells, typically made of silicon, generate an electric current when exposed to photons from sunlight. These cells are assembled into modules (solar panels), which can then be combined into larger arrays. Solar PV is commonly used for residential and commercial rooftop solar power systems, large-scale solar farms, and powering remote devices where grid electricity is unavailable.

What other technologies are related to solar PV?

solar PV Competitor Technologies

Onshore wind provides an alternative source of renewable energy for electricity generation, competing with solar PV for market share.
mentioned alongside solar PV in 66% (80) of relevant job posts
Wind power is an alternative source of renewable energy for electricity generation, competing with solar PV for market share.
mentioned alongside solar PV in 12% (260) of relevant job posts
Wind power provides an alternative source of renewable energy for electricity generation, competing with solar PV for market share.
mentioned alongside solar PV in 44% (64) of relevant job posts
Solar thermal directly heats water or air, providing an alternative to solar PV for certain applications.
mentioned alongside solar PV in 15% (51) of relevant job posts
CHP (Combined Heat and Power) generates electricity and heat from a single source, competing with solar PV for electricity generation and reducing reliance on PV-powered heating solutions.
mentioned alongside solar PV in 11% (67) of relevant job posts

solar PV Complementary Technologies

Battery storage can store excess solar PV generation for later use, increasing the value and reliability of solar PV systems.
mentioned alongside solar PV in 46% (989) of relevant job posts
Home batteries store excess solar PV energy generated during the day for use at night or during periods of low solar irradiance.
mentioned alongside solar PV in 85% (180) of relevant job posts
Solar PV can power EV charging infrastructure, reducing the carbon footprint of transportation.
mentioned alongside solar PV in 69% (162) of relevant job posts

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