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Photovoltaic and solar thermal energy

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-020953

Energy radiated by the sun as electromagnetic waves (electromagnetic radiation) that is converted into electricity by means of solar (i.e., photovoltaic) cells or useable heat by concentrating (i.e., focusing) collectors.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-020953
FieldEnvironment
SubjectClimate change
ReferencesGreenhouse Gas Emissions
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020953",
  "term": "Photovoltaic and solar thermal energy",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Energy radiated by the sun as electromagnetic waves (electromagnetic radiation) that is converted into electricity by means of solar (i.e., photovoltaic) cells or useable heat by concentrating (i.e., focusing) collectors.",
  "subject": "Climate change",
  "references": [
    "Greenhouse Gas Emissions"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/photovoltaic-and-solar-thermal-energy/"
}

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