How Do Solar Panels Work?
Solar panels are devices that convert sunlight into electricity. They are made up of a number of individual solar cells, each of which is a semiconductor device that produces a voltage when exposed to light. The cells are connected together in series to form a panel, and the panels are then mounted on a structure such as a roof or a frame.
Solar panels work by absorbing the sunlight that hits them and converting it into electrical energy. The solar cells in the panels are made of a material that allows them to absorb the sunlight and create an electrical current. The current is then sent to an inverter, which converts it into alternating current (AC) power. This AC power can then be used to power lights, appliances, and other devices in your home.
Solar panels are an efficient and renewable way to generate electricity, and they can be used in a variety of applications. They are most commonly used in residential and commercial settings, but they are also increasingly being used in industrial and utility-scale projects. Solar panels can be used to power everything from small electronic devices to entire buildings.
Solar cells are usually combined into larger units called modules or panels. A typical home solar panel has about 60 solar cells. Modules and panels are mounted in arrays on rooftops or in open spaces.
The electricity generated by solar panels can be used to power your home or business, or it can be fed back into the grid. When solar panels produce more electricity than you need, the excess electricity is fed back into the grid. This is called net metering, and it helps to offset the cost of your solar panels.
