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What energy is the source that panels use to make electricity?

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity through a process called the photovoltaic effect. The energy source for solar panels is the sun, which provides a renewable and abundant source of energy.


Usually low in areas with cloudy weather?

Solar power generation is typically lower in areas with cloudy weather because the clouds can block sunlight from reaching the solar panels, reducing their efficiency. This can result in reduced electricity production from solar panels in cloudy regions compared to sunnier areas.


How does the sun make electricity?

The sun light hits a solar panel which in turn works by allowing photons, or particles of light, to knock electrons free from atoms, generating a flow of electricity. Solar panels actually comprise many, smaller units called photovoltaic cells.


How much land area would be covered by solar panels to replace Fukushima?

Fukushima generated 3,400 MW on average. One of the world's largest solar power plants is Agua Caliente Solar Project, which generates 626 GW·h / yr = 71 MW on average. So it would take 48 of the world's largest solar power plants to replace the Fukushima plant. Agua Caliente takes up 2,400 acres, so the total amount of land area required to replace Fukushima with solar panels is 2400*48 = 114,500 acres, which is about half the area of Hong Kong, or 132 times the area of the Fukushima plant.


Does solar power have an effect on the Earth?

Directly, no. The energy that it uses from the sun does not effect the earth. However, the production of solar panels is quite environmentally unfriendly, so it's a win-lose situation.

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Where can Kyocera solar panels be bought?

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What do you call a group of photovoltaic solar panels?

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