photovoltaic system
die Photovoltaikanlage, die Photovoltaikanlagen
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photovoltaic system
A technical installation that uses solar cells to convert sunlight directly into electricity.
Die Photovoltaikanlage auf unserem Dach erzeugt genug Strom für unseren Haushalt.
The photovoltaic system on our roof generates enough electricity for our household.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Photovoltaikanlagen |
| genitive | der Photovoltaikanlage |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Photovoltaikanlage | die Photovoltaikanlagen |
| accusative | die Photovoltaikanlage | die Photovoltaikanlagen |
| dative | der Photovoltaikanlage | den Photovoltaikanlagen |
| genitive | der Photovoltaikanlage | der Photovoltaikanlagen |
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'Photovoltaikanlage' (photovoltaic system) is made up of 'Photovoltaik' (photovoltaics) and 'Anlage' (system). Here, 'Anlage' (system) refers to a complete technical system that can consist of several parts.
Die neue Photovoltaikanlage besteht aus vielen Solarmodulen und einem Wechselrichter.
The new photovoltaic system consists of many solar panels and an inverter.
'Photovoltaikanlage' (photovoltaic system) is often used with verbs such as 'installieren' (to install), 'betreiben' (to operate), 'warten' (to maintain), and 'erweitern' (to expand). 'Strom erzeugen' (to generate electricity) and 'Strom einspeisen' (to feed electricity into the grid) are also typical collocations.
Die Familie möchte ihre Photovoltaikanlage im nächsten Jahr erweitern.
The family would like to expand their photovoltaic system next year.
'Photovoltaikanlage' (photovoltaic system) is often used with an expression of location, especially with 'auf' (on) and a surface such as a roof, a building, or an open area.
Auf dem Dach des neuen Firmengebäudes ist eine große Photovoltaikanlage installiert.
A large photovoltaic system is installed on the roof of the company's new building.
