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silicon(crystalline) is a semiconducting material that enables photoelectric effect to occur within the cell.it converts solar energy to electricity at a high speed.hence it is more efficient than any other material and produces large amount of electrical energy.
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What happens to the silicon layers in a solar cell when the sun shines on it?
bcoz that sun shines is so shines that happens to the silicon layers in a solar cell
What energy device is made from thin slices of silicon?
solar cell
How does the photovoltaic cell work?
Photovoltaic energy is the conversion of sunlight into electricity. A photovoltaic cell, commonly called a solar cell or PV, is the technology used to convert solar energy directly into electrical power. A photovoltaic cell is a nonmechanical device usually made from silicon alloys. When light strikes these silicon alloys, it frees electrons which can be collected onto attached conductive plates.
What is the term for a type a cell that converts the sun energy into electrical energy by releasing electrons from silicon?
Solar cell.
Metal used to make solar panel?
Silicon.
Which material is widely used for making solar cell?
Silicon
Hard dark colored element used in solar cells?
The main element from the periodic table used to make a solar cell is silicon. A simple solar cell consists of a sandwich of a 'silicon-boron' layer and a 'silicon-arsenic' layer. The amount of boron and arsenic present is however very small.
What is the most common material used for a photovolatic solar cell?
The most command material used in photovoltaic solar cells is crystalline silicon.
What happens to the silicon layers in a solar cell when the sun shines on it?
bcoz that sun shines is so shines that happens to the silicon layers in a solar cell
how does mechanical energy is converted to electrical through solar cell?
How is mechanical energy is converted to electrical energy through a solar cell? It isn't, what energy is converted is commonly known as solar energy. What happens in a solar cell is that the sun "shoots" photons at the silicon cell. When the photons are shot hard enough, the silicon "breaks" as well as the photon and energy is formed. This is then used as electrical energy.
What energy device is made from thin slices of silicon?
solar cell
What elements is used in solar cells?
Silicon
How does the photovoltaic cell work?
Photovoltaic energy is the conversion of sunlight into electricity. A photovoltaic cell, commonly called a solar cell or PV, is the technology used to convert solar energy directly into electrical power. A photovoltaic cell is a nonmechanical device usually made from silicon alloys. When light strikes these silicon alloys, it frees electrons which can be collected onto attached conductive plates.
What is the term for a type a cell that converts the sun energy into electrical energy by releasing electrons from silicon?
Solar cell.
Metal used to make solar panel?
Silicon.
What silicon is used for solar panels and where is it mined?
Silicon is used for solar panels for strengthening purposes. Silicon is mined from sand which is virtually found everywhere. When sand is subjected to intense heat, one of the by products is usually silica.
What type of metal is used in solar panel?
silicon and boron
