Renewable Energy Laboratory

Jeju National University, South Korea

Archive for October 12th, 2008

Photovoltaic (solar cell) Systems

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Solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity. Solar cells are often used to power calculators and watches. They are made of semiconducting materials similar to those used in computer chips. When sunlight is absorbed by these materials, the solar energy knocks electrons loose from their atoms, allowing the electrons to flow through the material to [...]

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