photovoltaic
adjective
pho·to·vol·ta·ic
ˌfō-tō-väl-ˈtā-ik 
-vōl-
: of, relating to, or utilizing the generation of a voltage when radiant energy falls on the boundary between dissimilar substances (such as two different semiconductors)
photovoltaic
noun
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Just across the road, newer solar facilities sit quietly on the desert floor, using photovoltaic panels to generate electricity more simply and at lower cost — highlighting how quickly the industry has shifted away from Ivanpah’s technology.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026
Additionally, while the 2.0 offers a 100W photovoltaic panel, the 3.0 bumps that figure up to 200W, with an option to go as high as 400W. A battery pack that's almost twice the capacity of the original will also be standard.
—Ben Coxworth
may 01, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
According to data from the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, China produced 93.2 % of the world's polysilicon, 96.6% of wafers, 92.3% of photovoltaic (PV) cells, and 86.4% of PV modules in 2024.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The bill also establishes a solar photovoltaic noise barrier pilot program, which would attach solar panels onto highway sound walls, generating renewable energy while reducing noise pollution by 10-15 decibels, according to lawmakers.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026
Additionally, while the 2.0 offers a 100W photovoltaic panel, the 3.0 bumps that figure up to 200W, with an option to go as high as 400W. A battery pack that's almost twice the capacity of the original will also be standard.
—Ben Coxworth
may 01, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
According to data from the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, China produced 93.2 % of the world's polysilicon, 96.6% of wafers, 92.3% of photovoltaic (PV) cells, and 86.4% of PV modules in 2024.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The bill also establishes a solar photovoltaic noise barrier pilot program, which would attach solar panels onto highway sound walls, generating renewable energy while reducing noise pollution by 10-15 decibels, according to lawmakers.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Photovoltaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photovoltaic. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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