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Peak watt

A unit used to rate the performance of solar cells, modules, or arrays; the maximum nominal output of a photovoltaic device, in watts (Wp) under standardised test conditions, usually 1,000 watts per square metre of sunlight with other conditions, such as temperature specified.

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