Solar Panels
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Understanding Solar Panels
Overview
Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic panels, harness the sun's energy to generate electricity. Inside these panels, atoms are energized by sunlight in a silicon layer positioned between protective panels.
What Are Solar Panels?
A solar panel is a device that captures and converts solar energy into electrical power or heat.
How They Work
The key component of a solar panel is silicon, which facilitates electron movement. This occurs within a silicon layer situated between two protective panels. When the atoms in this layer are excited by sunlight, electrons are set in motion, generating electricity. This electricity can then power various devices.
Historical Context
The concept of using solar energy isn't new. Early solar panels mainly heated water for home use. Mirrors focused sunlight onto oil-filled tubes, heating the oil, which then boiled water to produce steam. This steam was used to drive turbines and generate electricity.
Key Milestones
- 1839: Antoine-César Becquerel discovered the photovoltaic effect.
- 1883: Charles Fritts created the first true solar cell with selenium and gold.
- Early 1900s: Albert Einstein's research on the photoelectric effect earned him a Nobel Prize.
- Space Age: Solar panels powered satellites, marking the first widespread use of solar energy.
- 1980s to 2000s: The U.S. boosted solar cell efficiency from 20% to around 24%, and today some companies achieve up to 28% efficiency.
Types of Solar Panels
There are three main types:
1. Mono-crystalline Solar Panels
2. Polycrystalline Solar Panels
3. Amorphous Solar Panels
The lifespan of these panels typically spans about 20
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