Photovoltaics

the simplest form (Mongillo 41). The Active and Passive Solar Heating systems have many tools that are involved in the long process, but a solar photovoltaic cell helps to speed up the process (Mongillo 41). Another type of energy device is solar photovoltaic cell, also known as PV, converts sunlight directly into electricity. In 1954, the photovoltaic cell was founded, scientist found that silicon produced an electric charge while it was in direct sunlight (Mongillo 42). PVs are normally found…

First Solar, Inc. is a design and manufacturing company found in 1999 that produces photovoltaic modules, or solar panels, through the use of thin film semiconductors. The company however, has a much earlier history than scribed. In 1984, inventor and owner of Solar Cells, Inc Harold McMaster began manufacturing solar cells from silicon (energyandcapital, para 8). However, as silicon became more expensive, McMaster decided to switch to the use of a material called cadmium telluride. This…

production of a solar panel starts out by slicing crystalline silicon into tiny disks that are then polished and treated to repair the damage done by the slicing. Afterwards, materials that are added to alter an electrical charge in a semiconductor or photovoltaic solar cell, along with metal conductors are…

of solar radiation. Germany does have a solar cell that systematically works more efficient than others. Europe as a whole is beginning to catch up with Germany using solar power. France does lead in using thermal energy which is another form of photovoltaic cells. The United States is in fourth place using solar panels. The leading state is California. The California Solar Initiative develops more efficient solar panels for the state of California. The state of California alone has two…

A solar panel is deigned to absorb light energy from the sun. From there, the energy is converted into an electrical current and can produce electricity or heat. As promising as solar energy is, are solar panels an efficient means of producing electricity and does solar energy benefit the greater population? To understand the efficiency of a solar panel, there is essential information on solar energy, that once understood, helps to answer whether solar panels are energy efficient. First, what…

Solar Energy has been in use for the last one hundred years and through its existence, it has been a technology that has been constantly and consistently updated to maximize its usage. In the present day, where the want to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels is greater than ever, solar power is becoming a more attractive alternative for people all over the world. While solar power is only responsible for a small amount of the energy created in the United States, it has been on the rise in…

power is not a new concept—two thousands years ago our ancestors would concentrate the sun’s heat with glass or mirrors to light fires or heat water. It wasn’t until 1839 that Edmond Becquerel, a French scientist, discovered what is known as the “photovoltaic (PV) effect,” (US DOE EERE). While experimenting with an electrolytic cell that consisted of two metal electrodes placed in an electricity-conducting solution, he noticed that electricity-generation increased when exposed to light. During…

you are the dumbest person on earth if you don’t like free stuff. Switching to solar energy is the right thing to do because it is cost effective. Solar Panels are a board made up of photovoltaic systems that allow protons to knock electrons free from atoms causing a flow of electricity to occur. The word photovoltaic basically means they convert…

What is foldable solar panel and what are its uses? Description: The self contained foldable solar panel is the photovoltaic cell or converter used to convert solar energy into electrical energy. They are budget friendly, convenient to use and offer a continuous supply of electricity in out areas. Solar panel is used to convert the solar energy into electrical energy so that it may be used to power the home, the appliances or electrical stuffs used. It saves money, electricity bills and helps…

(Leonnig, 2015). Lastly, the anti-trust law is relevant to Solyndra, they have filed an antitrust lawsuit against several overseas solar panel manufactures for ultimately “destroying the U.S. solar industry by flooding the market with their cheap photovoltaic panels” (Woody, 2012). Solyndra’s lawsuit asserts a federal claim under the Sherman Antitrust Act. The Sherman Antitrust Act was “the first U.S. Federal statute that would limit cartels and monopolies” (SHRM, 2016). This Antitrust law…