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The opposition to the flow of alternating current at a particular frequency in a cell or battery at a specific state-of-charge and temperature.

Surge arresters with a high energy handling capability. These are generally voltage classed at 3-120kV.

1) A non-conductive material used on a conductor to separate conducting materials in a circuit. 2) The non-conductive material used in the manufacture of insulated cables.

Sunlight, direct of diffuse, from incident solar radiation. It is equal to approximately 1000 watts per square meter at high noon. Not to be confused with insulation.

A special design of transistor that is suitable for handling high voltages and currents. Often used in static power control equipment such as inverters, or controlled rectifiers, due to the flexibility of control of the output.