
Photovoltaics - Wikipedia
Photovoltaics (PV) is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect, a phenomenon studied in physics, photochemistry, and …
Photovoltaics | Department of Energy
Photovoltaics Photovoltaic (PV) technologies – more commonly known as solar panels – generate power using devices that absorb energy from sunlight and convert it into electrical energy …
Renewable Energy - The City of San Antonio
In November 2023, the largest on-site solar project by a local Texas Government has been approved by the San Antonio City Council. The $30 million project will install roof top, parking, …
Photovoltaics and electricity - U.S. Energy Information …
May 24, 2024 · A photovoltaic (PV) cell, commonly called a solar cell, is a nonmechanical device that converts sunlight directly into electricity. Some PV cells can convert artificial light into …
Solar Photovoltaic Technology Basics | NREL
Aug 27, 2025 · Solar cells, also called photovoltaic cells, convert sunlight directly into electricity. Photovoltaics (often shortened as PV) gets its name from the process of converting light …
Photovoltaics (PV) - Definition & Detailed Explanation - Solar …
Sep 15, 2025 · Photovoltaics, commonly referred to as PV, is a technology that converts sunlight into electricity. This process involves the use of solar cells to capture the sun’s energy and …
How Do Solar Cells Work? Photovoltaic Cells Explained
Jul 25, 2024 · Solar PV systems generate electricity by absorbing sunlight and using that light energy to create an electrical current. There are many photovoltaic cells within a single solar …
What Are Photovoltaics? (2025) | ConsumerAffairs®
Jun 22, 2023 · What is photovoltaic technology? Photovoltaics is a technology that directly converts sunlight into usable electrical energy. It lets you generate electricity from a renewable …
How Does Solar Work? - Department of Energy
Solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy either through photovoltaic (PV) panels or through mirrors that concentrate solar radiation. This energy can be used to generate …
Solar Initiatives - The City of San Antonio
Learn how solar energy works, if your building is solar ready, and what to consider when purchasing a system by working with Bring Solar Home. It is a free and unbiased program that …