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Energy Glossary

Energy Glossary

Discover the key terms and concepts that power the world of solar energy! Our Glossary provides clear, concise definitions to help you navigate everything solar

C
Carbon Footprint

The total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions for which an individual or organization is responsible, often expressed annually.

Climate Change

Long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric patterns, largely influenced by human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels.

E
Electricity Tariff (Energy Charge Rate)

The set, fixed price per kilowatt-hour that is locked in by your electricity provider or distribution company for an unspecified period. Subject to change based on prevailing economic factors.

ESS

Emergency Storage System refers to batteries used to store energy in Solar Power Systems.

F
Fixed Rate

The prevailing electricity pricing structure where the rate per kWh remains constant for a specified contract length.

H
HVAC

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems that regulate indoor temperatures and air quality.

K
Kilowatt (kW)

A measure of electrical power equal to 1,000 watts, representing the rate of energy consumption or production.

Kilowatt-hour (kWh)

A unit of energy equivalent to consuming 1 kilowatt of power for one hour, commonly used in electricity billing and battery ratings for solar systems.

O
Off-peak

Times when energy demand is lower, often during late nights or early mornings.

On-peak

Times of high energy demand, typically during early evenings.

Off-Grid

A power system that is not connected to the National Grid hence, entirely independent of supply from local utility companies or electricity suppliers meaning complete reliance on battery storage systems.

On-Grid

A power system that is able to utilise power supply from the National Grid while also having it’s own source of power.

R
Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)

A certificate representing proof that one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity was generated from a renewable energy resource.

S
Solar Energy

Power derived from the sun’s rays, usually captured using photovoltaic cells or solar panels.

Solar Inverter

Part of a Solar Energy System. It is a device that takes direct current (DC) from the Sun which is generated by a Solar Panel, and converts it to Alternating Current (AC) which goes into homes.

Solar Panel

A device that converts sunlight energy into electricity using photovoltaic cells.

P
Prepaid Meter (Smart Meter)

An advanced meter that records electricity consumption in intervals and communicates this information to the utility for monitoring and billing.

T
Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP): GENCO’s and DISCO’s.

Entities responsible for maintaining and operating the infrastructure that transmits and distributes electricity to consumers. GENCOS are DOSCOs are

U
Utility

A company or entity that provides essential services, such as electricity, water, or gas, to consumers.

W
Wind Energy

Power derived from the kinetic energy of wind, typically harnessed using wind turbines. One of the forms of renewable energy: Solar, Wind, Hydrogen,

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