Solar electricity (photovoltaics) fact sheet
Fact sheets and brochures
29 April 2009
Photovoltaics can generate electricity for your home or business, either as part of a stand-alone power system, or for buildings already connected to the local electricity network.
The term ‘photovoltaic' means ‘light - electricity'. A photovoltaic system (known as PV or solar electric system) converts radiant energy from the sun directly into electricity.
