photovoltaic

adj.
Capable of producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy, especially light.

photovoltaic pho'to·vol·ta'ic n.

The process of converting light directly into electricity using specially designed silicon cells.
Example: The house has a photovoltaic system that supplies power to the filter pumps of the swimming pool.

Component commonly called a solar cell used to convert light energy into electrical energy.

Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words.

The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light)
  Pertains to noun: voltage (meaning #1)

---