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Photovoltaic Solar Panels

Converting sunlight to energy is a complicated process that requires knowledge of semiconductors. Photons are trapped in photovoltaic solar panels between layers of semiconductors, the photons attach to “holes” (similar to bubbles) that have a negative charge. The then negatively charged particles are propelled towards the positively charged layers of semiconductors creating a circuit.

Through this electron and hole flow an electric field is created and can be directed into a circuit. The useful application of this electricity can replace the need for fossil fuels and provides energy with no damage to the environment. Solar power is the most prevalent form of energy on earth and is free to everyone.

Photovoltaic solar panels are the most complicated part of solar energy systems, but if the globe begins to educate our future generations on the workings and benefits of solar energy it will soon become commonplace. The future of the planet depends on the human race finding solutions to the current energy crisis and photovoltaic solar panels are the first step.

 

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