5. Glossary

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...