Properties of Solar Cell
- Solar Cell is able to convert light energy into electricity.
- Solar Cell higher efficiency and it can convert using Photovoltaic Effect.
- Solar Cell has more durability and resistance to environmental conditions.
- Solar Cells provide long-term performance and has higher life span.
- Solar Cells has no maintenance cost.
Solar Cell
A Solar Cell is a device that converts light energy into electrical energy using the photovoltaic effect. A solar cell is also known as a photovoltaic cell(PV cell). A solar cell is made up of two types of semiconductors, one is called the p-type silicon layer and the n-type silicon layer. So Solar cell is a p-n junction diode.
The solar energy from the sun in the form of photons creates loose electrons on the n-type semiconductor and holes on the p-type semiconductor. These loose electrons are collected on the aluminum layer and start flowing thus resulting in an electric current.