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commercial sector


Business establishments that are not engaged in transportation or in manufacturing or other types of industrial activity (agriculture, mining, or construction). Commercial establishments include hotel [..]
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array


A collection of photovoltaic modules electrically wired together in one structure to produce a specific amount of power.  
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british thermal unit


The quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1°F at or near 39.2°F.  
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centrifugal pump


A water pump using a rotating element or screw to move water. The faster the rotation, the greater the flow.  
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charge controller


A component of a photovoltaic system that controls the flow of current to and from the battery subsystem to protect batteries from overcharge, over discharge, or other control functions. The charge co [..]
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cogeneration


The production of electricity and another form of useful energy (such as heat or steam) used for industrial, commercial, heating, or cooling purposes.  
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commercial building


A building with more than 50 percent of its floor space used for commercial activities. Commercial buildings include stores, offices, schools, churches, gymnasiums, libraries, museums, hospitals, clin [..]
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direct current


Electric current (flow of electrons) in which the flow is in only one direction.  
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duty rating


The amount of time an inverter (power conditioning unit) can produce at full rated power.  
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electricity generation


The process of producing electric energy or transforming other forms of energy into electric energy. Also, the amount of electric energy produced or ex pressed in watt-hours (Wh).  
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