photovoltaic
/ˌfoʊtoʊvɒlˈteɪɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the process of converting light, especially sunlight, directly into electricity.
- Photovoltaic cells are becoming more efficient and affordable every year.
- The company specializes in photovoltaic technology for solar farms.
- Many homes now have photovoltaic panels on their roofs to generate their own electricity.
noun
- A device or material that converts light into electricity; often used in the plural to refer to solar panels or the technology as a whole.
- The government offers tax credits for homeowners who add photovoltaics to their property.
- They installed photovoltaics on their garage to power their electric car.
- Advances in photovoltaics have made solar energy much more accessible.