OverviewModern systemComponentsOther systemsCosts and economyRegulationLimitationsGrid-connected photovoltaic system
A photovoltaic system converts the Sun''s radiation, in the form of light, into usable electricity. It comprises the solar array and the balance of system components. PV systems can be categorized by various aspects, such as, grid-connected vs. stand alone systems, building-integrated vs. rack-mounted systems, residential vs. utility systems, distributed vs. centralized systems, rooftop vs. ground-mount