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Solar Panel: How it works
Renewable energy sources like solar are becoming increasingly popular as fossil fuels become more expensive to find and mine. This cost is passed on to consumers and in some cases, it is now more sensible to install solar panels, rather than using the electricity from the grid. In regions like California, it is logical not only in terms of cost, but it is the ideal climate for solar energy creation. This article covers the solar panel and the how and why most houses will have one on the roof in the near future.
A solar panel is composed of a number of solar cells. Solar cells are usually made of silicon dioxide. When sunlight strikes these cells, it causes a reaction that moves an electron from silicon dioxide. The displacement of an electron moving from one cell to another cell causes a direct current (DC) of electricity to pass through the solar panel.
Direct current is generally used for radios and other equipment battery. It is not useful in most homes because they use alternating current (AC). This is partly a legacy form the grid. AC is easier to transport than DC....
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