Hi, I'm interested in solar energy, but I'm not exactly sure how solar panels work. Can someone explain the basics to me?
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Evhen Kaliuzhnyi
Oct 15
Hi there. To add a bit more detail, these solar cells are made of layers of silicon. The top layer is usually treated to have a negative charge (electron-rich), while the bottom layer is treated to have a positive charge (electron-deficient). When sunlight strikes the cell, it knocks some electrons loose, creating an electric voltage.
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Alex VoitT
Oct 15
Sure thing! Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic (PV) panels, work by converting sunlight into electricity (a1solarstore). They consist of many solar cells made from semiconductor materials like silicon. When sunlight (photons) hits these cells, it excites electrons within them, creating an electric current. The electricity generated by the solar panels is in the form of direct current (DC), which is what the panels produce. However, most homes use alternating current (AC) electricity. To make it compatible, the DC electricity is sent to an inverter, which converts it to AC power, making it suitable for your home's appliances.
Hi there. To add a bit more detail, these solar cells are made of layers of silicon. The top layer is usually treated to have a negative charge (electron-rich), while the bottom layer is treated to have a positive charge (electron-deficient). When sunlight strikes the cell, it knocks some electrons loose, creating an electric voltage.
Sure thing! Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic (PV) panels, work by converting sunlight into electricity (a1solarstore). They consist of many solar cells made from semiconductor materials like silicon. When sunlight (photons) hits these cells, it excites electrons within them, creating an electric current. The electricity generated by the solar panels is in the form of direct current (DC), which is what the panels produce. However, most homes use alternating current (AC) electricity. To make it compatible, the DC electricity is sent to an inverter, which converts it to AC power, making it suitable for your home's appliances.