This IEEE standard provides uniform and acceptable terms for use in the application of solar cells to power systems. The terms are useful in unifying expressions used in engineering writing and in the preparation of specifications and procurement documents. It is expected that this standard will be most useful to persons not expert in the solar cell field.<>

The purpose of this publication is to provide uniform and acceptable terms for use in the application of solar cells to power systems. The terms should be useful in unifying expressions used in engineering writing and in the preparation of specifications and procurement documents. It is expected that this Standard will be found most useful by persons not expert in the solar cell field as opposed to the scientific use of such terminology. Users of the terms are urged to refer to the IEEE Dictionary for more general definitions.