How Does Solar Power Work?
How does solar power work you ask? Well there are many options for harnessing energy from the sun, solar power can work in a variety of ways. The most common one is through the use of photovoltaic (PV) technology, which directly transforms sunlight into electricity. It does so through the use of solar or PV cells.
A solar panel is made up of modules of these solar cells. When exposed to the photons found within sunlight, some electrons of the solar cells are knocked loose. These loose electrons create an electrical current which can be harnessed for electrical needs.
Another way that solar power works is through the use of solar thermal collectors, which capture heat from the sun. (This type is used in solar water heaters) |
