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Photovoltaics employs semiconductor materials that generate direct current (DC) power when they are illuminated by photons from the sun

When the light stops, so too does the generation of electricity.

The semiconductor devices used to convert sunlight to electricity are called solar cells.

Advantages of PV:

• Fuel Source essentially infinite
• No hazardous emissions
• Low operating costs
• No moving parts
• Ambient Temperature operation
• High reliability in flat-plate modules (>25 year life)
• Modular installion
• Quick installation
• Easily integrated into new or existing buildings
• Daily output peak an meet total local demand
• High public acceptance
• Excellent safety record
• Income potential from selling excess power generated back to the local electric utility
• Rapid ROI, payback can be attained in 3 years or less, in some cases.
• Various Government subsidies or grants may be in effect in different locales