Glossary of energy terms
- battery storage
- photovoltaics
- low-carbon economy
- renewable energy
- carbon dioxide (CO2)
- greenhouse gases
- solar surpluses
- carbon neutrality
- hydropower
- electrification system
- alternator
- transmission system
- distribution system
- local distribution system (LDS)
- settlement entity
- system deviation
- regulation electricity (RE)
- settlement price of deviation
- counter-deviation
- ancillary services
- certified ancillary service
- non-certified ancillary service
- flexibility (demand side response)
- aggregator of flexibility
- production point
- delivery point
- smart-metering
- sub-metering
- regulated energy consumer
- unregulated energy consumer
- balance group
- deviation of the settlement entity
- daily diagram
- reactive power
- maximum reserved capacity (MRC)
- reserved capacity (RC)
- measurement and regulation (MaR)
- uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
- backup power source
- battery management system (BMS)
- main disconnecting point (HRM)
- LiFePO4 Batteries
- Li-Ion Batteries
- converter
- FUERGY power merger
- FUERGY control unit
- switchboard
- solar panels
- thermal panels
- diagram of electricity consumption
- regulation potential of the delivery point
solar panels
also called Photovoltaic Panels, these are devices that use sunlight to produce electricity. The crucial piece is composed of several photovoltaic cells which contain materials capable of absorbing photons from the sun’s rays and releasing electrons. These move in an electric circuit producing a current, which can then be used to power electrical equipment in homes or businesses. Find out how solar panels work, what the advantages are and how to make them a green and economically attractive investment.