photovoltaics

/ˌfoʊtoʊvɒlˈteɪɪks/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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