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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The researchers first created a single cell unit using submillimeter-sized photovoltaic chips that measure 885 by 685 micrometers, with an active area of 585 by 585 µm.
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2025
Shortly thereafter, leading photovoltaic firms called for a 30% cut in solar production to address excess capacity and curb price wars.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Some elements in the master plan include expanding the airport facilities and installing photovoltaic panels for the electrification of the airport's vehicle fleet.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
On the energy front, the vertical denim manufacturer reports that 30 percent of Apparel Park’s power comes from renewable sources, including biomass and photovoltaic energy, the process of converting sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 June 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2025
Shortly thereafter, leading photovoltaic firms called for a 30% cut in solar production to address excess capacity and curb price wars.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Some elements in the master plan include expanding the airport facilities and installing photovoltaic panels for the electrification of the airport's vehicle fleet.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
On the energy front, the vertical denim manufacturer reports that 30 percent of Apparel Park’s power comes from renewable sources, including biomass and photovoltaic energy, the process of converting sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 June 2025
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“Photovoltaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photovoltaic. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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