Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

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Series resistance

Energy; Energy efficiency

Parasitic resistance to current flow in a cell due to mechanisms such as resistance from the bulk of the semiconductor material, metallic contacts, and interconnections.

Design life

Energy; Energy efficiency

Period of time a system or appliance (or component of) is expected to function at its nominal or design capacity without major repair.

Materials with various qualities that are applied to glass windows before installation. These coatings reduce radiant heat transfer through the window and also reflects outside heat and a portion of ...

Flashing

Energy; Energy efficiency

Metal, usually galvanised sheet metal, used to provide protection against infiltration of precipitation into a roof or exterior wall; usually placed around roof penetrations such as chimneys.

Aerobic bacteria

Energy; Energy efficiency

Microorganisms that require free oxygen, or air, to live, and that which contribute to the decomposition of organic material in soil or composting systems.

Magma

Energy; Energy efficiency

Molten or partially molten rock at temperatures ranging from 1,260 F to 2,880 F (700 C to 1600 C). Some magma bodies are believed to exist at drillable depths within the Earth's crust, although ...