Photovoltaics

What is photovoltaics?

When we talk about photovoltaics (or photovoltaic), we mean that we can collect solar energy, convert it into electrical energy and then use it as electricity. For example, for lighting or for household appliances, but also for heating. The consumption of conventional energy can thus be reduced.

Why Photovoltaics?

Today, most people use solar power primarily because it makes them independent of the price of electricity. No matter how expensive electricity is, the electricity from one's own roof always costs the same, namely nothing to begin with.

You get it for free from the roof with every hour of sunshine and either consume it yourself or feed excess electricity into the power grid. In return, you get a so-called feed-in tariff, i.e. money. How much one gets depends on the performance of the respective photovoltaic system. A solar system gives everyone a little more independence from future electricity price trends and helps to generate energy sustainably.

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Sources

[1] Photovoltaics (Wikipedia.com)
[2] Photovoltaikanlage (Sonnenstrom.net)