Harnessing Solar Energy for a Sustainable Future

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In a world that is continually seeking clean and
sustainable energy solutions, solar panels have
emerged as a revolutionary technology capable of
converting solar radiation into usable electrical
energy.
 Solar Panels From Theoretical Physics to Practical Application

The history of solar panels traces back to the

initial observation of "photovoltaics" in the
19th century by scientists like Alexandre-
Edmond Becquerel, who noted that certain
materials generated an electric current when
exposed to sunlight.
 How Solar Panels Work: Transforming Light into Electricity

Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic modules,

operate based on the principle of photovoltaics.
Each panel is composed of multiple solar cells,
which in turn consist of layers of semiconductor
materials, usually silicon. When photons from
sunlight hit these cells, they release electrons in
the material, creating an electric current.