Generation
Photovoltaic
The technology that converts solar radiation directly into electricity. It supplies most of the energy shared in Belgium, with a fleet of 12.8 GWp at the end of 2025 generating more than 10 TWh.
Also known as: solar panels, solar panel, solar photovoltaic
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