TL;DR
A photovoltaic module is a factory-laminated assembly of solar cells, glass, encapsulant, backsheet, and frame that converts sunlight directly into DC electricity. Residential modules today typically produce 400 to 450 watts each, carry 25-year performance warranties, and are safety-listed to UL 61730.
What it means
A photovoltaic module is a factory-laminated assembly of solar cells, glass, encapsulant, backsheet, and frame that converts sunlight directly into DC electricity. Residential modules today typically produce 400 to 450 watts each, carry 25-year performance warranties, and are safety-listed to UL 61730. The nameplate on the back lists rated power, voltage, and current—the figures an installer uses to size strings, inverters, and rapid-shutdown equipment.
Where it sits in the glossary
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