A photovoltaic system (solar cell), also known as a solar PV power system, or PV system, is a power system that is designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics. A photovoltaic (PV), or solar electric system, is made up of several photovoltaic solar cells, they are connected to form large units and can be built to meet almost any electric power need, small or large. Photovoltaic System Types: Off Grid Systems; Grid Tied Systems; Hybrid Systems.