What is another word for active solar energy collector?
Pronunciation: [ˈaktɪv sˈə͡ʊləɹ ˈɛnəd͡ʒi kəlˈɛktə] (IPA) 
Active solar energy collector is a system that converts sunlight into electricity for household or grid use. There are several synonyms for this term that describe the various types of active solar collectors available, including photovoltaic, solar panels, solar cells, and solar arrays. Each of these synonyms is designed to harness the sun's energy in different ways. Photovoltaic technology relies on silicon cells to convert sunlight into electricity, while solar panels use mirrors to focus sunlight onto a heat-absorbing fluid to generate heat or electricity. Solar cells, meanwhile, consist of thin layers of semiconductor material that can convert sunlight into electricity, and solar arrays combine multiple individual collectors together to increase overall efficiency. These synonyms reflect the wide range of active solar technologies available to homeowners and businesses alike.
