Question 1

Qu'est-ce que l'ADEME ?

Accepted Answer

ADEME is the French Agency for Ecological Transition, a public institution whose mission is to support the ecological and energy transition under the supervision of the Ministry for Ecological Transition. ADEME operates in various fields, such as combating climate change, preserving resources, preventing and managing waste, improving air and water quality, promoting sustainable mobility, eco-design, eco-construction, and the circular economy.

Question 2

Qu'est-ce qu'un ampère ?

Accepted Answer

The ampere is a unit of measurement for the intensity of an electric current. The ampere is symbolized by the letter A.

Question 3

Qu'est-ce que l'angle d'incidence ?

Accepted Answer

The angle of incidence is a necessary piece of data when calculating the profitability of a photovoltaic solar installation, which takes into account the angle of the sun's rays on the surface of a solar panel.

Question 4

Qu'est-ce qu'une anode ?

Accepted Answer

An anode is an electrode where an electrochemical oxidation reaction (loss of electrons) takes place, as opposed to the cathode where an electrochemical reduction reaction (gain of electrons) takes place.

Question 5

Qu'est-ce qu'une batterie ?

Accepted Answer

A battery is a device designed to store the electrical energy produced by photovoltaic solar panels.

Question 6

Qu'est-ce qu'un panneau solaire bifacial ?

Accepted Answer

Bifacial technology is a technology that allows electricity to be produced from the back side of a solar panel thanks to the natural effect of albedo (reflectivity of the Ground A bifacial solar panel produces more electricity than a conventional photovoltaic panel.

Question 7

Qu'est-ce que le cadre d'un panneau solaire ?

Accepted Answer

The frame of a solar panel is a metal structure that surrounds the photovoltaic cells and the glass of the solar panel. It protects the photovoltaic cells and the glass from impacts and weathering. They are often made of aluminum, black, silver, or another color related to the aesthetics of the site, and their function is to ensure the rigidity and watertightness of the solar panel.

Question 8

Qu'est-ce que le calepinage ?

Accepted Answer

The layout plan is the step that consists of defining the orientation of the Solar panels on the roof (portrait or landscape), to set up the grid (lines/columns) and to calculate the optimal number of solar panels to arrange in order to get the best power.

Question 9

Qu'est-ce que la capacité d'une batterie ?

Accepted Answer

The capacity of a battery is expressed in Ampere-hours (Ah), it indicates the amount of current that a battery can supply over time.

Question 10

Qu'est-ce qu'un circuit électrique ?

Accepted Answer

An electrical circuit is a set of electrical conductors connected together, allowing an electric current to flow.

Question 11

Qu'est-ce qu'un clamp ?

Accepted Answer

A clamp refers to an intermediate or end clamp used to attach photovoltaic solar modules to rails.

Question 12

Qu'est-ce que la conductance ?

Accepted Answer

In electricity, conductance is a quantity that measures a body's ability to allow an electric current to pass through it. It is defined as the inverse of resistance.

Question 13

Qu'est-ce que la connexion réseau ?

Accepted Answer

Grid connection is the step enabling the connection of a photovoltaic solar installation to the public grid in order to allow the redistribution of the surplus or all of the electricity produced.

Question 14

Qu'est-ce que le couplage ?

Accepted Answer

Coupling is a type of electrical connection between a solar grid and a battery or energy storage system.

Question 15

Qu'est-ce qu'un crochet de fixation ?

Accepted Answer

A fixing hook is a movable attachment used to fix photovoltaic solar panels to an installation fixed on a roof.

Question 16

Qu'est-ce qu'une éclisse de rail ?

Accepted Answer

A rail fishplate is a type of fastener used to allow the consolidation of rail joints.

Question 17

Qu'est-ce que l'efficacité énergétique ?

Accepted Answer

Energy efficiency is the ratio between the level of useful energy delivered and that of the energy consumed, necessary for the operation of a photovoltaic installation.

Question 18

Qu'est-ce qu'un EMS ?

Accepted Answer

EMS stands for Energy Management System, designating an energy system manager that monitors, controls and optimizes the various performances of an electrical network.

Question 19

Qu'est-ce que les EnR ?

Accepted Answer

ENR is an acronym for Renewable Energy. Renewable energies are energy sources that renew themselves naturally and rapidly, from natural resources such as the sun, wind, water, biomass or geothermal energy.

Question 20

Qu'est-ce que l'EROI ?

Accepted Answer

EROI (called TRE in French) is the Energy Return on Investment. It is the ratio between the energy required to extract a fuel and the energy that this fuel will produce.

Question 21

Qu'est-ce qu'un ETN ?

Accepted Answer

ETN stands for "Etude de Technique Nouvelle" (Study of New Technology). It is a photovoltaic certification for integration systems and their compatibility with... Solar panels Often required by insurance companies. POwR Connect We suggest you use the POwR Certifications application to check the compatibility of your modules with Mounting systems .

Question 22

Qu'est ce qu'un étrier de terminaison ?

Accepted Answer

A termination bracket is a bracket that is fixed to the end of a rail during a photovoltaic solar installation.

Question 23

Qu'est ce qu'un étrier intermédiaire ?

Accepted Answer

An intermediate bracket is a bracket that is fixed in the middle of the rail during a photovoltaic solar installation.

Question 24

Qu'est-ce qu'une extension de garantie ?

Accepted Answer

Warranty extension is a service that allows you to extend the existing warranty of a product.

Question 25

Qu'est-ce que l'intégration au bâti (IAB) ?

Accepted Answer

Building integration (BIA) is a technique for installing solar modules that involves installing them directly on the roof, replacing tiles or slates.

Question 26

Qu'est-ce qu'un kVA ?

Accepted Answer

KVA stands for "Kilovolt-ampere". It is a unit of measurement equal to 1000 volt-amperes. The kVA measures the active power, that is, the actual available power of the electrical installation.

Question 27

Qu'est-ce que le lithium ?

Accepted Answer

Lithium is the chemical element with atomic number 3 and symbol Li. It is an alkali metal, very reactive; lithium does not exist in its native state in nature, but only in the form of ionic compounds.

Question 28

Qu'est-ce que la luminosité ?

Accepted Answer

Brightness is a measure of the amount of visible light emitted or reflected by a source or surface. It is measured in lux, a unit that corresponds to the amount of light received by a surface of one square meter, illuminated by a source of one candela.

Question 29

Qu'est-ce qu'un onduleur solaire ?

Accepted Answer

A solar inverter is a device that transforms the sun's energy into usable electricity. It is essential for photovoltaic installations because it converts the direct current (DC) produced by solar panels into alternating current (AC), which is the type of electrical current used in homes and businesses.

Question 30

Qu'est-ce que la profondeur de décharge d'une batterie ?

Accepted Answer

The depth of discharge (DOD) is a percentage that indicates the amount of energy consumed by a battery. It is calculated by dividing the amount of energy discharged by the total amount of energy stored in the battery.

Question 31

Qu'est-ce qu'une PTF ?

Accepted Answer

The Technical and Financial Proposal (TFP) request, or where applicable, the Request for Proposal to Enter the Quarantine (PEFA), is the first step in the connection process. The processing time for the request can impact the project timeline before work can begin. It is therefore important to submit the connection request well in advance.

Question 32

Qu'est-ce qu'un PTO ?

Accepted Answer

The Optical Termination Point (OTP) is the connection point between the fiber optic network and the customer's private network. It is installed inside the home and takes the form of a box with an optical port. The customer connects their ONT (or their modem if it has an internal ONT) to this optical port to access the fiber optic network.

Question 33

Qu'est-ce que la qualification QUALIPV ?

Accepted Answer

QUALIPV is a label that allows installers of photovoltaic solar installations to obtain a certification qualification offered by the Qualit'EnR association.

Question 34

Qu'est-ce qu'un rail de fixation ?

Accepted Answer

In the field of photovoltaics, rails support solar panels held in place by fixing hooks.

Question 35

Qu'est-ce que le résidentiel ?

Accepted Answer

Residential real estate is defined as property intended for residential use. Residential properties are intended for private individuals.

Question 36

Qu'est-ce que le label RGE ?

Accepted Answer

RGE stands for "Recognized Environmental Guarantor," a label awarded by a certification body to installers to recognize their expertise in the field. The Qualit'EnR organization lists RGE-certified professionals.

Question 37

Qu'est-ce qu'un shelter ?

Accepted Answer

A shelter is an outdoor transformation station, including inverters, transformers, protection cells, and main low-voltage switchboards.

Question 38

Qu'est-ce que le silicium ?

Accepted Answer

Silicon is a chemical element that occurs naturally in the Earth's crust. It is a semiconductor material found in virtually all electronic systems and is also used in the manufacture of solar panels.

Question 39

Qu'est-ce que l'énergie solaire passive ?

Accepted Answer

Unlike active solar energy, passive solar energy is created for free by the absorption of sunlight through a house's windows and glass doors. The energy is stored in the walls, ceiling, and floor, then released as heat into the home.

Question 40

Qu'est-ce que l'énergie solaire thermique ?

Accepted Answer

Solar thermal energy involves capturing the sun's rays using thermal collectors. The energy generated is then transferred to metallic absorbers that radiate heat and provide hot water for domestic use. This is the system used in solar water heaters, among other things.

Question 41

Qu'est-ce que l'énergie solaire thermodynamique ?

Accepted Answer

Concentrated solar energy involves capturing the sun's radiation using mirrors to generate very high temperatures (from 400 to 1000 °C). The heat obtained transforms water into steam in a boiler.

Question 42

Qu'est-ce que le Tedlar ?

Accepted Answer

Tedlar is a fluoropolymer membrane, usually white or black, on the back side of a monofacial solar panel that protects it from external aggressions: corrosion, temperature variation, etc.

Question 43

Qu'est-ce que le Terragrif ?

Accepted Answer

The terragrif is a metal blade composed of spring-toothed teeth, positioned between the photovoltaic module and the mounting structure, ensuring the equipotentiality of a photovoltaic installation.

Question 44

Qu'est-ce que le tertiaire ?

Accepted Answer

Tertiary buildings are those used for professional purposes: these can include offices, shops, etc.

Question 45

Qu'est-ce qu'un wafer ?

Accepted Answer

A wafer is a component of a photovoltaic cell in the form of a thin silicon plate produced from a silicon ingot.

Glossary of photovoltaics and solar energy

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Shelter

Silicon

Passive solar

Solar thermal

Thermodynamic solar