Bypass diode

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003876",
  "term": "Bypass diode",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Bypass Diode",
  "definition": "A diode connected across one or more solar cells in a photovoltaic module such that the diode will conduct if the cell(s) become reverse biased. It protects these solar cells from thermal destruction in case of total or partial shading of individual solar cells while other cells are exposed to full light. .",
  "subject": "Built environments",
  "references": [
    "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Solar Energy Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/bypass-diode/"
}