Lexicon
B
Junction box
housing in which the various strings of a group of modules are connected. To simplify the report, we refer to the group of modules connected to the same junction box as the inverter section.
C
Photovoltaic string
A set of modules electrically interconnected in series and sized to supply the voltage required to form a photovoltaic array (or sub-array).
M
Photovoltaic module / panel
The most elementary unit for producing electrical energy (direct current), consisting of an assembly of interconnected photovoltaic cells completely protected from the environment.
O
Inverter
Electrical energy inverter that transforms direct current into single-phase or polyphase alternating current.
S
Monitoring system
A system consisting of a data logger and a web portal for monitoring plant operation in real time.