RELATED STUDIES(FOREIGN)

Solar energy, according to Mrsolar, begins with the sun. Solar panels (also known as PV panels) are used
to convert sunlight's light, which is made up of energy particles known as "photons," into electricity that
can be used to power electrical loads. Solar panels, which have a flat construction similar to that of a
window, can be used for a wide range of applications, including remote power systems for cabins,
telecommunications equipment, remote sensing, and, of course, the production of electricity by
residential and commercial solar electric systems. Solar energy has been developed for more than a
century. Solar energy was initially used primarily to generate steam, which could then be used to power
machinery. However, it wasn't until Edmond Becquerel discovered the "photovoltaic effect" that
sunlight could be converted into solar electric energy. From this humble beginning would arise the
device known today as the solar panel.

This study is related to our study because it tells that the solar panels used for a wide variety of
applications including remote power systems for cabins, telecommunications equipment, remote
sensing, and of course for the production of electricity by residential and commercial solar electric
systems. Moreover, this study tells that consumers can be satisfied in using solar energy as a source of
an electricity.

In 1941, Russel Ohl, an American inventor working for Bell Laboratories, patented the world's first silicon
solar cell. The same company produced the first solar panel in 1954 as a result of Ohl's invention. Solar
panels saw widespread use for the first time in space satellites. However, they are also being used to
provide solar power to entire homes and commercial buildings, such as Google's California
headquarters. Aside from the fact that solar panels allow you to live off-grid, perhaps the most
significant advantage of using solar power is that it is both a clean and renewable source of energy. With
the advent of global climate change, it has become even more critical that we do everything we can to
reduce the pressure on our atmosphere caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Solar panels have no
moving parts and require very little upkeep. They are toughly constructed and will last for decades if
properly maintained.

This study is connected because it tackles the purposes of using solar panels, it explains how solar panels
became an effective source of electricity and the impact in our environment. By this information the
researchers will have an idea how this solar panels helps consumers such as business owners in business
purposes.

According to Chandani Sharma, an International Journalist, with affordable costs of solar energy,
alternative energy revolution has started and is gradually picking up speed. A massive transformation
has begun resulting number of attractive opportunities for entrepreneurs. Photovoltaic System uses one
or more solar modules or panels to convert solar energy to electrical energy. Photovoltaic Module refers
to number of solar cells connected in both series and parallel connections to achieve the desired output.
Solar Cells are the building blocks of a Photovoltaic array. These are made up of semiconductor
materials like silicon etc. A thin semiconductor wafer is specially treated to form an electric field,
positive on a side and negative on the other. Electrons are knocked loose from the atoms of the
semiconductor material when light strikes upon them. If an electrical circuit is made attaching a
conductor to the both sides of the semiconductor, electrons flow will start causing an electric current.

This study is related to our study as it shows how the function of solar panels in mount of money that
you will be able to save will depend on the amount of energy that your solar system is generating. It also
shows its content formats where can be used for business especially in today’s society. In addition, it
tackles about the Photovoltaic panels which helps the connect both series and parallel to achieve the
electricity from the sun.

Solar panels require hundreds to thousands of acres of land to generate a large amount of electricity.
The United States of America devised solutions to the problem of land area where the solar farm should
be planted. The country took advantage of its deserts. Two solar farms with a total of 1,980,840 solar
panels stood in the vast desert of Mojave, Nevada, where the sun shines brightest, and could power
46,000 homes in this state (McCarthy, 2017).

This study is related to our study because it tells that solar panels helped consumers in every aspect. It is
said that the United States of America come up with solutions to solve the problem regarding with land
area where the solar farm should be planted. Solar panel is essential to us nowadays because of this
contribution in our everyday lives and society.

According to Zietara (2018), a solar panel is a device that converts radiant heat from the sun into
electricity. With the challenges of energy scarcity, various movements launched by various countries
around the world are on the move. Through the use of these panels, the electricity you will consume will
be less from your distribution facility because the panels will do the electric generation for you.

This study is related to our study because it tackles about how attracts sunlight to power the entire
cities. It discussed that solar electric system is potentially less expensive and can provide power for
upwards of three decades if properly maintained.