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alternating current


A type of electrical current.
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array


Also known as a solar array, an array is a group of solar panels that are wired together.
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average retail electricity rate


The amount customers can expect to pay for a kilowatt hour of energy.
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avoided cost


The amount it would cost the utility to produce or purchase a unit of energy.
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azimuth


Angle measured clockwise from north indicating the angle between the north direction and the surface projection into the horizontal plane. For example, a 180 degree azimuth faces south.
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battery


A device that stores electricity. Typically only used for solar power systems that are stand alone or off grid.
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cell


A photovoltaic module unit that provides the materials necessary to produce electricity.
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clean energy


Energy that, when generated, does not cause harm to the environment. Closely tied to renewable energy, including solar energy.
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customer load


How much power your home uses.
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direct current


An electrical current type, the opposite of alternating current.
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