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(Latin punctus "a point" or "a mark"; the standardized non-alphabetical symbols or marks that are used to organize writing into clauses, phrases, and sentences, and in this way to clarify meanings)
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adjustable set point
A feature allowing the user to adjust the voltage levels at which a charge controller will become active.
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Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms +
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antipodal point
The point that is directly on the opposite side of a planet; such as, the earth's north pole is antipodal to its south pole.
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Astronomy and related astronomical terms
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dew point
The temperature at which air becomes saturated, or it can hold no more water vapor, creating dew.
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Meteorology or Weather Terms +
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First Point of Aries
The point at which the sun, traveling from south to north on the ecliptic, crosses the celestial equator.
Identical to the vernal equinox.
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Astronomy and related astronomical terms
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maximum power point tracker; MPPT
Means of a power conditioning unit that automatically operates the photovoltaic generator at its maximum power point under all conditions.
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Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms +
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maximum power point; MPP
The point on the current-voltage (I-V) curve of a module under illumination, where the product of current and voltage is maximum.
For a typical silicon cell, this is at about 0.45 volts.
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Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms +
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operating point
The current and voltage that a photovoltaic module or array produces when connected to a load.
The operating point is dependent on the load or the batteries connected to the output terminals of the array.
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Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms +
(page 15)
peak power point
Operating point of the I-V (current-voltage) curve for a solar cell or photovoltaic module where the product of the current value times the voltage value is a maximum.
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Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms +
(page 15)