| ower panels are used to acquire solar radiation | | | | convert this electricity into DC (direct current), |
| from the sun. The solar power panels convert | | | | which is then sent to inverter to be transformed |
| solar energy into electricity with the help of photo | | | | into AC (alternating current). |
| voltaic effect. Each panel's surface area is made | | | | 2.Absorb solar power — The solar power |
| up of photo voltaic cells or solar cells. | | | | panels absorb sun's energy through use of semi |
| Semiconductor substances are used by the solar | | | | conducting material. Silicon is the most common |
| cells to conduct electricity. Silicon being the most | | | | semi conducting material used for this purpose. |
| commonly used material. | | | | 3.Solar cell designs — It is used to operate |
| Types of Solar Power Panels: | | | | a single and small appliance. Cell is the most |
| Solar power panels are mainly of two kinds | | | | important component of full solar power panel |
| — 1) amorphous silicon solar panels and 2) | | | | designs. |
| crystalline silicon solar panels. The positioning of | | | | 4.Solar dish systems — This is a mobile |
| the solar panels is very important for procuring | | | | system and can be rotated and adjusted to |
| best results. They should be placed in areas | | | | procure maximum sunlight. |
| where they receive maximum sunlight. They are | | | | 5.Solar panel arrays — These are |
| generally placed on building roofs. In order to | | | | rectangular constructions placed on the roof tops. |
| expose the solar panels to maximum direct | | | | There are innumerable solar panels that work in |
| sunlight, they are placed facing south in the | | | | arrangement to power a house or a system |
| northern hemisphere and facing north in the | | | | within the house. |
| southern hemisphere. | | | | 6.Energy collection — Solar power panels |
| How do Solar Power Panels work? | | | | are the elementary component of an energy |
| The work of a solar power panel is to harness | | | | collection system that functions on a large scale. |
| solar energy from the sun to provide energy to | | | | Each solar panel is made of numerous solar cells, |
| homes, electronic gadgets and commercial | | | | designed to absorb sun's energy for practical use. |
| operations. Their work is to: | | | | Advantages of a Solar Power Panel |
| 1.Transform solar energy into electricity — | | | | Solar power panel helps to keep the environment |
| After absorbing photon energy, the solar panels | | | | clean and pollution-free. |
| set free the electrons or negative charges. They | | | | It reduces the dependence on power grid system. |
| then move through the semiconductor material to | | | | It is easily available. |
| produce electricity. The solar power panels | | | | |