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Photons of light (energy) are absorbed by the silicon atoms of the solar panel, resulting in an ejection of electrons proportional to the frequency of the photons absorbed. This is called the photoelectric effect. As a large number of electrons are being ejected from atoms and set into motion, this generates an electric current. It is this electric current that can be used to power devices.
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What type of energy does a solar panal use?
A solar panel absorbs solar energy
What energy changes happen in a solar panel?
Solar or light energy is converted to electrical energy or thermal energy
How much energy does a solar panel get from the sun?
It depends on the size of the solar panel and how well built the product is and the energy holding capacity of the battery.
What happens when sun hits solar panels?
the energy from the suns rays enters the solar panels
What is a part of a solar panel that absorbs light and converts it into electrical energy?
The photocell is the part of a solar panel that absorbs light and converts it into electrical energy.
How does solar get its?
Solar systems get their energy from the sun. Solar energy is captured by a solar panel, or collector. This panel converts solar energy to electrical energy.
How does solar energy happen?
Solar Energy happens when you put a solar energy panel in a sunny position and when the sun shines on it. It should start working to what ever you want it to work on!
What types of energy is a Solar Panel?
Solar panels harness energy from the sun--Solar energy!
What kind of energy is a solar panel on top of a house?
A solar panel converts electromagnetic energy (light) into electrical energy.
How do you gather solar energy?
with a solar panel
Heat energy is transferred from the sun to the solar panel by. what?
solar energy
What is the solar panel for?
A solar panel is used to save energy when the sun shines on it
What type of energy does a solar panal use?
A solar panel absorbs solar energy
What is the energy from the sun to a solar panel?
Electromagnetic energy.
What can turn solar energy directly into electrical energy?
a photovoltaic cell or solar panel
What energy changes happen in a solar panel?
Solar or light energy is converted to electrical energy or thermal energy
How much energy does a solar panel get from the sun?
It depends on the size of the solar panel and how well built the product is and the energy holding capacity of the battery.
