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Glossary

Terms for Green Architecture, Building & Energy


This glossary includes more than 300 solar terms, as well as hundreds of additional sustainable design and construction terms.

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Downtime

Definition: Time when the photovoltaic system cannot provide power for the load. Usually expressed in hours per year or that percentage.