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WHAT IS SOLAR POWER The word solar stems from the Roman word for the god of the sun, Sol. So, the word solar refers to the sun and “solar power†is power from the sun. When we say something is solar powered, we mean that the energy it uses was converted directly from solar energy or sunlight energy. The sun provides Earth with 2 major forms of energy, heat and light. Some solar powered systems utilize the heat energy while others transform the light energy into electrical energy (electricity). We can find many uses for both forms of energy. Solar energy is often referred to as an "alternative energy" to fossil fuel energy sources such as oil and coal.
WHAT ARE SOLAR CELLS AND HOW DO THEY WORK Solar cells are devices which convert solar energy directly into electricity. The most common solar cells function by the photovoltaic effect. Photo- means light and -voltaic means electrical current or electricity. (light-electricity) A solar cell supplies direct current (DC) electricity that can be used to power DC motors and light bulbs among other things. Solar cells can even be used to charge rechargeable batteries so that electricity can be stored or transported for later use when the sun is not available. [You can save for rainy days and long dark nights!!]Solar cells provide DC electricity similar to batteries however, batteries differ because they operate through a process known as an electrochemical reaction. This process will provide an electrical current (electro-) from a chemical reaction (-chemical) that occurs inside the battery. When you hook up a light or motor to the battery, also known as a load, the reaction begins and electrons flow as shown in the picture: "Simple Battery Circuit". DC electricity is different from the AC electricity used to power the TV, refrigerator, and other appliances in your home however, DC can be converted to AC when needed.Solar cells produce DC electricity from light. Sunlight contains packets of energy called photons that can be converted directly into electrical energy. You can’t see the photons but they hit the cell and produce free electrons that move through the wires and cause an electrical current as shown in the picture: "Simple Solar Panel Circuit". The electrical current is the electricity that powers the light bulb. Although you can't see the photons you can see the light and you can assume that the amount of photons hitting your solar cell is related to the amount of light hitting your solar cell. A greater amount of light available means a greater amount of photons are hitting your solar cell and the more power you get from it.
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WHAT IS A PV PANEL?----- â€PV panel†is the common name for a photovoltaic panel. Literally translated photovoltaic means "light-electricity". Photo- means light and -voltaic means electrical current or electricity.----- A PV panel produces electricity from light. When we talk about a PV panel we mean a panel that is meant to transform sunlight energy directly into electrical energy (electricity). We sometimes call this solar electricity.----- PV panels are often referred to as solar panels. Panels are made up of smaller sections called solar cells. The terms "PV cell" and "solar cell" are synonymous... width="425" height="350" ..