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array (s) (noun), arrays (pl)
1. A display or presentation of something in an attractive manner: Various stores have set out their array of summer merchandise.
2. Items of festive or formal clothing and garments.: The students were decked out in their best array for the graduation dance.
3. A spectrum, range, group or variety of something: The new cars are available in an array of colors.

The house was being installed with an array of solar panels on the roof.

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array (verb), arrays; arrayed; arraying
1. To group, to exhibit, or to display items in an accessible and pleasing manner: The artist was arraying his paintings so everyone could see them.
2. To dress or to be attired, often for a formal or festive occasion: Latonya was arrayed in silk and lace for her singing competition.
3. To set out or to present something: The table was arrayed with all sorts of delicacies for Jane's birthday party.
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Word Entries containing the term: “array
array current
The electrical current produced by a photovoltaic array when it is exposed to sunlight.
This entry is located in the following unit: Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms + (page 2)
array operating voltage
The voltage produced by a photovoltaic array when exposed to sunlight and connected to a load.
This entry is located in the following unit: Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms + (page 2)
fixed tilt array
A photovoltaic array set in at a fixed angle with respect to horizontal.
This entry is located in the following unit: Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms + (page 8)
flat-plate array, flat plate array, flatplate array
A photovoltaic (PV) array that consists of non-concentrating PV modules.
This entry is located in the following unit: Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms + (page 8)
photovoltaic array
1. An interconnected system of photovoltaic modules that function as a single electricity-producing unit. The modules are assembled as a discrete structure, with common support or mounting.

The modules are assembled as a discrete structure, with common support or mounting; in smaller systems, an array can consist of a single module.

This entry is located in the following unit: Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms + (page 16)
tracking array
A photovoltaic array that follows the path of the sun to maximize the solar radiation incident on the photovoltaic surface.

The two most common orientations are

  1. One axis where the array tracks the sun east to west.
  2. Two-axis tracking where the array points directly at the sun at all times.

Tracking arrays use both the direct and diffuse sunlight. Two-axis tracking arrays capture the maximum possible daily energy.

This entry is located in the following unit: Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms + (page 22)