How do You Convert Solar Energy Into Electricity? - Solar Warehouse Australia

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How do You Convert Solar Energy Into Electricity?
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Convert Solar Energy into Electricity
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Convert Solar Energy into Electricity

• When you install a solar power system on the
  roof, it is like a miniature powerhouse that
  takes energy from the sun and converts it into
  electricity.It is possible through small
  structures called the Solar Cells. Several cells
  constitute a solar panel. The cells are made from
  silicon and other materials.When the sunlight
  strikes the cells, the photons in the sunlight
  bombard the surface and knock some loose
  electrons. These electrons flow to the part of
  the solar cell where electrons are
  missing.Thus, an electrical current flow in the
  circuit that reaches to an inverter attached to
  it. The direct current generated by the solar
  panel is converted into another form, the
  alternate current which is usable
  electricity.In less efficient solar panels,
  only 15 to 20 of the solar energy converts into
  the electrical power whereas in advanced solar
  cells the figure can reach as high as 60 percent.

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The process in detail

• The brief introduction of the solar panel
  doesnt give a clear understanding of how a solar
  panel produces the electricity. Here is some
  technical stuff.
• A silicon cell has the structure like a sandwich.
  The upper layers are thin strips of metallic
  electrodes. They perform the vital task of
  extracting the power and conducting it to the
  external circuit.
• The internal layers are made of positive and
  negative type silicon. These inner layers produce
  electricity when the photons from the sun bombard
  the surface.
• The positive and negative silicon are made by
  combining the silicon with different elements
  that either adds electrons to the surface or
  remove. Boron and Phosphorus are the examples.

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• The N-Type silicon has a slightly positive charge
  whereas the P-type silicon has a slightly
  negative charge. The type indicates which charge
  will get attracted to the silicon.
• When the photons get bombarded on the top
  electrode and strike the silicon atoms, they
  transfer the energy to some of the silicon
  electrons to escape from the atom. These free
  electrons accumulate within the N-Type silicon.
• The electrodes that are connected to the external
  circuit flow these electrons from N-Type to
  P-Type. The P-Type silicon is called the
  electron sink.
• 7. When there is a continuous flow of electrons,
  it creates an electrical current.

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• As mentioned earlier, this current is Direct
  Current or DC which needs to be converted into
  Alternate Current or AC to run electrical
  appliances.Alternatively, this current can be
  used in charging batteries which can act as the
  power source when needed.Solar Warehouse
  Australia is here to make sure you get the best
  solution to you at the best solar system prices
  in Adelaide. It can provide you with
  premium solar panels in Adelaide and have over 15
  years worth of combined experience in the solar
  industry. Call on 08 7127 0752 and inquiry for
  the best solar company in Adelaide. 

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• Also Read
• How To Choose The Right Solar Panels For Your
  Home?
• How to Install Solar Panels on Your Roof?
• What Are The Top Benefits of Using Solar Power?

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