Question
Download Solution PDFSolar panels convert sun light into electricity based on the principle of _______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is the Photovoltaic effect.
Key Points
- Solar Photovoltaic:-
- Solar photovoltaic (SPV) cells convert solar radiation (sunlight) into electricity.
- A solar cell is a semi-conducting device made of silicon and/or other materials, which, when exposed to sunlight, generates electricity.
- A solar cell is defined as an electrical device that converts light energy into electrical energy.
- Photovoltaic Effect:-
- The photovoltaic effect is the generation of voltage and electric current in a material upon exposure to light.
- It is a physical and chemical phenomenon.
- For both phenomena, light is absorbed, causing excitation of an electron or other charge carrier to a higher-energy state.
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