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Both. Photoelectric cells work off light, and thermal collectors depend on heat.
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Is solar power heat or light?
It is light
How can you use the heat and light from the sun?
yes it called solar power
Can you power a solar panel using a torch or an electrical lamp?
as long as the light is strong enough to heat the solar panel up
What are some examples of solar power items?
Solar power is a source that comes from the Sun and it can be used to light and heat things for example houses, calculators and many more.
Where is solar energy located and how do you recover it?
Solar energy refers to capturing energy (heat and light) from the sun- it is everywhere that the sun shines. Solar power systems include photoelctric systems, heat capture systems, etc.
Does photovoltaic solar panels work on light of heat?
Yes. Most cells work best at red and infrared light frequencies. Only very new and costly cells are full spectrum users.
Do solar panels need heat or light?
light
Why are solar panels usually in black?
black absorbs the light! and solar power uses the sun! more sun absorption more solar power! I thought the electrical current was produced by short-wave radiation, not infra-red (heat). in fact, as the heat goes up, the efficiency of the solar cell goes down.
How is solar power collected and stored?
Solar power is collected by solar panels, and stored in currents
Why does heat produce light?
Actually, heat is a form of light (infrared). They are both the same thing, according to the Electromagnetic Spectrum.
How do you convert heat energy to light energy?
solar energy. heat from the sun gives you heat and changes to light because heat can be used for light.
Is solar powered by heat or light?
The energy of the sun is converted in light, which is then converted in heat. After that, the heat converts into electrical.
