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Solar panels are devices that convert light into electricity. They are
called solar after the sun or "Sol" because the sun is the
most powerful source of the light to use. They are sometimes called
photovoltaic’s which means "light-electricity".
Solar cells or PV cells rely on the photovoltaic effect to absorb the
energy of the sun and cause current to flow between two oppositely charge
layers.
Photovoltaic (or PV) systems convert light energy into electricity.
The term "photo" is a stem from the Greek "phos,"
which means "light." "Volt" is named for Alessandro
Volta (1745-1827), a pioneer in the study of electricity. Photovoltaics
literally means light-electricity.
Most commonly known as "solar cells," PV systems are already
an important part of our lives. The simplest systems power many of the
small calculators and wrist watches we use every day.
More complicated systems provide electricity for pumping water, powering
communications equipment, and even lighting our homes and running our
appliances. In a surprising number of cases, PV power is the cheapest
form of electricity for performing these tasks.
Solar power is a predictably intermittent energy source, meaning that
while solar power is not available at all times, we can predict with
a very good degree of accuracy when it will and will not be available.
Some technologies, such as solar thermal concentrators with an element
of thermal storage, have the potential to eliminate the intermittency
of solar power, by storing spare solar power in the form of heat; and
using this heat overnight or during periods that solar power is not
available to produce electricity. This technology has the potential
to make solar power "dispatchable", as the heat source can
be used to generate electricity at will. Solar power installations are
normally supplemented by storage or another energy source, for example
with wind power and hydropower.
Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity. Sunlight
can be converted directly into electricity using photovoltaics (PV),
or indirectly with concentrating solar power (CSP), which normally focuses
the sun's energy to boil water which is then used to provide power,
and technologies such as the Stirling engine dishes which use a Stirling
cycle engine to power a generator.
Photovoltaics were initially used to power small and medium-sized applications,
from the calculator powered by a single solar cell to off-grid homes
powered by a photovoltaic array.
Solar power plants can face high installation costs, although this has
been decreasing due to the learning curve. Developing countries have
started to build solar power plants, replacing other sources of energy
generation.
Since solar radiation is intermittent, solar power generation is usually
combined either with storage or other energy sources to provide continuous
power, although for small distributed producer/consumers, net metering
makes this transparent to the consumer. A combined power plant has been
demonstrated, using 100% renewable energy.
Home wind turnbines can be installed, and can save you up to 80% on your monthly utility bills.
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