Photovoltaics
Solar energy
Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such…
Building-integrated photovoltaics
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are photovoltaic materials that are used to replace conventional building materials in parts of the building envelope…
Rooftop photovoltaic power station
A rooftop photovoltaic power station, or rooftop PV system, is a photovoltaic system that has its electricity-generating solar panels mounted…
Grid-connected photovoltaic power system
A grid-connected photovoltaic power system, or grid-connected PV power system is an electricity generating solar PV power system that is…
Photovoltaic power station
A photovoltaic power station, also known as a solar park, is a large-scale photovoltaic system (PV system) designed for the…
Solar car racing
Solar car racing refers to competitive races of electric vehicles which are powered by solar energy obtained from solar panels…
Solar panels on spacecraft
Spacecraft operating in the inner Solar System usually rely on the use of photovoltaic solar panels to derive electricity from…
Electric aircraft
An electric aircraft is an aircraft powered by electric motors. Electricity may be supplied by a variety of methods including…
Solar car
A solar car is a solar vehicle used for land transport. Solar cars are usually run on only power from…
Solar street light
Solar street lights are raised light sources which are powered by photovoltaic panels generally mounted on the lighting structure or…
Solar-powered fan
A solar fan is a mechanical fan powered by solar panels. The solar panels are either mounted on the device…
Solar-powered radio
A solar powered radio is a portable radio receiver powered by photovoltaic panels. It is primarily used in remote areas…
Solar-powered flashlight
Solar powered flashlights or solar powered torches are flashlights powered by solar energy stored in rechargeable batteries. Most of these…
Solar vehicle
A solar vehicle is an electric vehicle powered completely or significantly by direct solar energy. Usually, photovoltaic (PV) cells contained…
Solar-powered watch
A solar-powered watch or light-powered watch is a watch that is powered entirely or partly by a solar cell. Some…