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Depends on the kind of solar cell. Most types of solar cell use somekind of purified silicon substrate, and most types of solar cell use some combination of heavy metals, such as cadmium, tellurium, arsenic, indium, gallium, germanium, etc. In operation, solar cells cause no pollution whatsoever. But their production and what happens to them after use can cause pollution, and thus solar cells are certainly not without ecological footprint.
There are a great number of very toxic chemicals used to make solar panels. These chemicals, if disposed of incorrectly, can do incredible damage to the environment. Gases, such as Phosgene, are used in their manufacture. The firs visible symptoms of phosgene poisoning include death. Accidents with gases such as this are far easier to occur then say a nuclear accident and do happen.
Another major issue is the short life span of a solar panel. These panels lose output every year and after twenty years produce about 70% of what they did when new. They could quickly become a landfill disaster in the near future do the the volume of them needed to produce power for even one home.
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What are the reasons for the widespread use of solar power?
Solar power can be converted to heat energy to enable the production of specialty crops throughout the whole year.Solar power is used to treat waste waterwithout any use of electricity.Usage of solar power does not pollute the environment at all.
What does the solar cell do in space?
The function of solar cell is to convert the energy from the sun into electricity. This is commonly referred to as a photovoltaic cell.
What are the panels the space probes wear called?
The panels on a space probe are called solar panels. Solar panels are panels that turn light into energy so astronauts and cosmonauts do not need to change the batteries. Not only do space probes have solar panels, some cars, houses, and all sorts of electronics can use solar panel. Solar panels do not pollute. This is why they use solar panels.
What is the difference between using a solar cell for electricity and using a windmill?
WHEN it works - solar by day, wind when its blowing.
In a cell what reases energy stored in food?
mitochodrion of the cell is responsible for the ATP production in cell which is energy currency for the humans.
Why did Charles fritts invent the solar cell?
He made it because to make an eco friendly energy that will not pollute the air
What are the reasons for the widespread use of solar power?
Solar power can be converted to heat energy to enable the production of specialty crops throughout the whole year.Solar power is used to treat waste waterwithout any use of electricity.Usage of solar power does not pollute the environment at all.
What activity happens in a plant cell but not in a animal cell?
Primarily that answer is Photosynthesis, or the production of food for the plant through the abosorption of solar energy.
Calculator use solar panels why don't cell phone calculators do the same?
Phones with solar would mean that the price of the phone would go up. And phones don't need solar panels because they don't pollute. Also, calculators need a very small charge to run, easily provided by a small solar cell. Cell phones need much more energy than that to power their calls.
How do you select solar cell?
Solar voltaic cells are becoming more affordable as companies scale up production see navitron.org for prices in the UK
What is an example of radiant energy to electrical energy?
A photo-voltaic cell, as used in solar electricity production
Which of photoelectric transducer is used for production of electric energy by converting solar energy?
photo emission cell
How businesses pollute the environment?
C. to lower production costs.
Which of photoelectric transducer is used for production f electric energy by converting solar energy?
photo emission cell
What makes solar energy green?
It does not release pollutants into the air.
How does leather industry pollute?
through chemical waste during production
Why are solar energy cars better than normal cars?
they don't pollute the air
