Glossary / Lexicon

Glossary lexicon

Degree of self-sufficiency

Balcony power plant

Reference counter

Lightning protection

Federal Network Agency

Diffuse sunlight

Direct sunlight

Thin film solar module

EEG feed-in tariff

Energy return time

Renewable energy

Fossil energy sources

Global radiation

Kilowatt peak (kWp)

Kilowatt hour (kWh)

Communication gateway

Tenant electricity

Mini solar system

Module efficiency

Monocrystalline solar module

Angle of inclination

Photovoltaic module

Plug-in solar system

Polycrystalline solar module

Low light behavior

Solar module for the socket

Solar power storage

Electricity mix

Alternating current

Wieland power socket

Bidirectional counter

In our glossary you will find explanations for the most common terms in solar technology. If you miss a term or would like to improve an explanation, please feel free to contact us!