How Solar Panels Produce Energy
Solar panels capture the energy released through the sun’s rays and convert this energy into electricity and heat. It has become a prevalent form of energy production, and a bonus is the eco-friendly nature of the product.
Solar panels were first seen in small devices such as calculators and flashlights. They need nothing but exposure to the sun to produce electricity.
What are they made of?
Solar panels come in a blue or black hue in varying sizes, depending on the required purpose. These rectangular grids of smaller squares are most typically made of crystalline silicon. They are a series of interconnected silicon cells joined together to form a circuit. The more interconnected cells, the more electricity is produced in the system.
The current standard offer of solar panels in the market is 60-cell and 72-cell panels, used for larger-scale installations. Smaller panels are also offered in the off-grid market.
What is the difference between blue and black panels?
Commonly, solar panels are blue because of the kind of silicon used—polycrystalline. They are tinted blue because of the anti-reflective coating, which helps improve the absorbing capacity of the solar panels. Monocrystalline are used in black solar panels, which have a high purity level and are often more efficient because black surfaces naturally absorb light.
How do they produce energy?
Solar energy is created using the energy produced by the sun. Every solar power panel contains silicon or solar cells, the building blocks of solar panels. The electrons inside jump around when the sun shines on a silicon crystal. Eventually, it all becomes charged up, and they break free and move freely. Thus, the energy from the sun is converted into electricity with the help of the solar panels.
Solar power has become an asset in every industry, from houses to businesses. These are not only used to save energy costs but also to become eco-friendly.
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