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A solar cell is a large diode that has the junction exposed to sunlight. This creates electron activity when the rays of the sun hit the cell. The ore energy hitting these junctions, the greater the activity.

The cells are very susceptible to weather and glass seriously limits the radiation that hits these junctions, so quartz is used in place of glass.

Solar power is generated by use of solar panels. These panels are typically installed on the roof of a house, where they collect photons from the sun that is then transferred into electricity for the home.

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