How does the solar panel work?

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HOW DOES THE SOLAR PANEL WORK?
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Monocrystalline Solar Panels
Monocrystalline solar panels are made from a
single crystal structure, typically silicon. When
sunlight hits the panel, the photons excite
electrons in the silicon, generating an electric
current.
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Polycrystalline Solar Panels
Polycrystalline solar panels are made from
multiple crystal structures of silicon. Similar
to monocrystalline panels, sunlight striking the
panel causes electrons to move, creating an
electric current.
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Thin-Film Solar Panels
Thin-film solar panels use a thin semiconductor
material, such as amorphous silicon or cadmium
telluride. Sunlight penetrates the thin-film
material, exciting electrons and generating an
electric charge.
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Bifacial Solar Panels
Bifacial solar panels can capture sunlight on
both sides. They use reflected light from the
ground or nearby surfaces in addition to direct
sunlight, enhancing overall energy production.
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Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) Systems
CPV systems use lenses or mirrors to focus
sunlight onto small, highly efficient solar
cells. The concentrated light intensifies the
photovoltaic effect, producing more electricity.