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Why is a metal dish used as the framework of a solar panel?

A metal dish is used as the framework of a solar panel because the sun heats the metal, heating the water inside


When was the solar panel first used?

The first practical solar panel was developed in 1954 by researchers at Bell Labs, who created a silicon photovoltaic cell that could convert sunlight into electricity efficiently. However, solar energy's history dates back to the 19th century, with the discovery of the photovoltaic effect by Alexandre Edmond Becquerel in 1839. The technology has evolved significantly since then, leading to the widespread use of solar panels today.


Where was the first solar panel invented?

The first solar panel was invented at Bell Laboratories in the United States in 1954 by scientists Calvin Fuller, Daryl Chapin, and Gerald Pearson. They created the first practical photovoltaic cell using silicon, opening the door to modern solar technology.


What makes up a solar panel?

Silicon gels interconnected together in a series to form a circuit make up a solar panel. It can be used in electricity production system when increased power is produced by these interconnected cells.


When was solar panel invented?

Solar panel is a group of solar cells connected together. A solar cell is a device that is able to convert energy contained in light into electrical energy through photovoltaic process. For data on the invention of solar panel, see: http://www.blurtit.com/q364209.html To make your own solar panels for about $100 each, see: http://www.elatebiz.com/pages/solor.html