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Photovoltaic cells are made out of semiconductors- materials that partially conduct electricity. Generally, the cheapest and most used semiconductor is silicon. When the sun's rays come through the glass, the silicon absorbs a narrow range of energy from the light- this is called its' band gap. When the energy is absorbed, the electrons in the silicon become very exicted, and they gain enough energy to escape from the silicon
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Why solar energy is harnessed?
Solar energy is harnessed because it is a renewable source of energy and we should make full use of it to lower the pressure on the traditional or non-renewable sources of energy.
Can solar energy turn a turbine?
Yes. Once the energy is harnessed, it can be used for anything you want. However, I don't see the point - a "turbine" is used as part of the energy-harnessing process for other types of energy.
How energy harnessed from fossil fuel?
You burn them in some type of engine to extract their energy.
What energy resource is the best resource to be harnessed for the Philippines?
imong kigul.
What solar energy used for?
Solar energy is used for heating and electricity.
What is solar energy harnessed for?
doggy
What kind of energy can be harnessed from the sun?
Solar energy is the light and heat from the sun. Solar energy can be harnessed either by solar cells which convert it into usable electricity, or passively as in the use of passive solar heating.
Why solar energy is harnessed?
Solar energy is harnessed because it is a renewable source of energy and we should make full use of it to lower the pressure on the traditional or non-renewable sources of energy.
How is radiant energy harnessed?
Using solar panels.
What is the abundant energy source capable of being harnessed by humans?
Solar Energy
The most abundant energy source capable of being harnessed by humans?
solar energy
What is the most abundant energy source capable of being harnessed by humans?
Solar Energy
What are three alterative energy sources?
It is, like all things, what you perceive it to be (or not to be).
What are the disadvantages of using hydroelectricityand solar energy?
expensivenot aways reliable100% energy cannot be harnessed
What is the Definition of solar power?
Energy used for electric power harnessed from the Sun.
What is the potential of solar energy in Malaysia?
Solar energy is an energy harnessed from the sun. According to researches, Malaysia has great potential in harnessing solar energy; in fact Malaysia is already keen to develop solar energy as one of their largest source of energy.
Where is solar power found?
Solar power can be found wherever the sun can be harnessed into energy. Germany currently uses the most solar power.
