Solar Photovoltaic Panels are also known as PV panels
. These panels comprising an array of PV cells which captures the energy from the sun directly and converts it into electricity. Some of the materials for making solar photovoltaic panels include monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, microcrystalline silicon, cadmium telluride and copper indium sulphide.
There is an increasing demand for alternate and renewable sources of energy to meet the ever growing energy needs. With the advancement of solar technology the production of solar photovoltaic panels has increased by more than two times during the past decade or so. No wonder then photovoltaic production is one of the fastest growing technologies in the world today. The best way to describe solar photovoltaic panel technology is that it is a technique that helps in the generation of solar power by converting the solar energy into electricity through the use of PV cells.
The solar photovoltaic panels generate electricity directly by using the sun"s radiation. The electricity so generated is used for meeting different kinds of energy requirements. It is used for powering electric devices and electronic appliances and for recharging batteries. Initially PV cells were used for generating power for spacecraft and orbiting satellites. Nowadays, a large number of PV modules are applied for creating grid connected power generation. By using and inverter you can convert DC power to AC power. This power can be used to generate electricity for rural homes, power boats, electric cars and recreational vehicles.
You can now build Solar Photovolataic panels on the roof top of your homes. You can use the power generated from the solar photovoltaic panels as a main source of electric power or use it as an alternate source. By using it as a main source of power you will be able to save on long term electricity costs as you will no longer have to pay regular electricity bills to your local utility company. Lastly, you will be able to generate electricity in an unpolluted manner and contribute to a clean and green environment.