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Power Plants. Operation and maintenance

Author: Benjamin FRITZ

Publication date: June 10, 2022 | Lire en français

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    Autoconsommation (taux); self-consumption (rate)

    Share of photovoltaic electricity production consumed instantaneously in relation to the total production of the photovoltaic system.

    Autoproduction (rate); self-production (rate)

    Percentage of photovoltaic electricity generated instantaneously in relation to the site's total electricity consumption.

    Anodizing; anodization

    Process for the anodic oxidation of a metal part to make it more resistant, in particular to heat and wear.

    Arc électrique; electric arc

    Arc likely to appear when a circuit is opened or closed.

    Cellule photovoltaïque; solar cell

    Photovoltaic device composed of a photosensitive semiconductor material...

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