We keep hearing about the vast potential of solar energy and how it could meet most
of the energy demands in the future but how does one convert this abundance source of energy into an option that we can use. It is here that photovoltaic panels play a major role. Solar panels which are made of photovoltaic cells help change the energy that we get from the sun into something tangible and useful. The process of making the photovoltaic panels has undergone a lot of changes and the latest innovation in its production has made it much more economical.
The photovoltaic cells on the solar panel are arranged in a grid like manner and these capture the sunlight and convert it into electricity, Crystalline silicon is the most common material that is used to make these panels and you will find this material been used in the microprocessor industry too. Gallium arsenide which is another material that is used in the production of photovoltaic panels is quite expensive and this material is exclusively used for this purpose. The solar panels are also made by depositing amorphous silicon alloy in a process where it is rolled in a continuous process. The panels made through this process are not just efficient but also durable and are much thinner than their counterparts. Due to this the amount of energy that is generated using these type of panels is more.
How do these panels work and how does the process of converting sunlight into solar energy take place? There are several individual photovoltaic cells and these perform the same process as a semiconductor. The number of cells in this panel will determine the quality of the solar cells and as the quality goes up so will the amount of electricity that will be produced. There are other factors too that affect the production of solar energy into electricity and these are weather conditions and obstruction of sunlight falling directly on the panels. So you will need to install the panels where there is abundance of sunlight so that you are able to get the maximum benefit from it.
You can also increase the efficiency of solar power generated by having a dynamic panel which will follow the axis as the sun during the day and will rotate in the position the sun shines brightest. You can use the power that is generated from the panels for a wide range of purpose and new advancements in their technology are making them more reliable and efficient. The energy that is generated from these panels is very environment friendly and clean.
The use of portable solar panels has helped enormously and it is as if you are carrying the power you need with you. The only possible disadvantage of the photovoltaic panel is that is quite expensive and new research and innovation will help bring down the cost. There are a number of countries all over the world who have recognized the vast potential of solar energy and have announced various guidelines in order to help this fast growing industry.