photovoltaics
/ˌfoʊtoʊvɒlˈteɪɪks/
noun
- The technology or process of converting sunlight directly into electricity using special materials (such as solar cells).
- Many homes now use photovoltaics to reduce their electricity bills.
- Photovoltaics is a key technology for generating clean energy from the sun.
- The cost of photovoltaics has dropped dramatically over the past decade.
- Solar panels or devices that use this technology to produce electricity.
- The building's roof is covered with photovoltaics that power the entire office.
- New photovoltaics are more efficient and can work even on cloudy days.
- They installed photovoltaics on their garage to charge their electric car.