### Question
How is the "photovoltaic devices" defined?


### Answer
The term **photovoltaic devices** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16161* as follows -

> devices that convert light directly into electricity through a solid-state, semiconductor process

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16161*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-HYDROGEN**

