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Flat plate PVR: This refers to solar panels that have flat plates as collectors. Arrays with flat plates use direct as well as diffused sunlight. However, due to its fixed position in a predefined angle, some of the solar rays dissipate due to the slant direction of the rays with respect to the array.

Float charge: Refers to the required voltage to counterbalance the batteryメs automatic discharge at a specific temperature in a fully charged state.

Float life: The life span of a battery to keep its predetermined capacity, when maintained at float charge status.

Fuel cell: Refers to the device that translates fuel energy directly to heat or electricity, without actual combustion. The lack of combustion eliminates emission and absence of moving parts makes it a quiet cell.