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Below is a directory of terms used in discussions about solar power. Most of the terms have been reproduced from the International Energy Agency, the UN Environment Programme or the US Department of Energy.
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Off-grid system
An autonomous or hybrid solar system not connected to a grid. It often includes batteries to store excess energy for use when solar energy is not available — for example during cloud cover or at night. Also called stand-alone system.
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