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No. You could make a solar cell out of any chemical that has a positive photo-reaction. However metals (and more importantly, combinations of metals) have the greatest half-cell potentials that make exploiting light induced ionization potentials particularly easy in the solar cell realm of business.
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Can you explain why solar cells only collect about 15 percent of Sun's energy?
Solar cells can only convert a small range of light wavelengths to electrical energy due to what is called the "band gap" of the cell material. Any light falling on to the cell whose wavelength is outside of the range of the band gap is converted to heat instead of electricity.
What percentage of the mass do the planets make up in your solar system?
It is only about 0.14%.
Which parts of the solar system make their own light?
The sun is the only source of light in the solar system. All other visible objects in the solar system are visible only because the sun illuminates them, like a flashlight.
Do metals only come fron ores?
Yes, metals do only come from ores and pure metals also are found in the Earth's crust.
What is the only star in our solar system?
The sun is the only star in our solar system.
How could a lamp or water pump work at night using a solar cell?
Anything attached directly to a solar cell will only work when the cell is putting out enough energy - or if the cell is getting enough sunlight. If there is no battery or capacitor attached between the solar cell and the lamp or water pump, for example, they will only work when the solar cell is receiving sunlight.
What is the purpose of the solar cell?
The purpose of a solar cell is to convert sunlight into electricity. When sunlight hits the solar cell, it creates an electric current by allowing electrons to flow through the material, generating clean and renewable energy.
Can electricity make solar energy?
No. Solar and electric are two different types of energy. The only thing that can produce solar energy is the Sun.
Can you explain why solar cells only collect about 15 percent of Sun's energy?
Solar cells can only convert a small range of light wavelengths to electrical energy due to what is called the "band gap" of the cell material. Any light falling on to the cell whose wavelength is outside of the range of the band gap is converted to heat instead of electricity.
What are the most efficient solar panels?
The most powerful solar panel is the Sunpower Turnkey Solar Solution. If you are thinking of getting this, think again. This effiecient Solar Panel is only built for busieness and Government buildings.
How much is a gold plated nickel worth?
Only the value of the metals used to make it.
Which metals are used to make gold?
Gold (Au) is an element, and is only made of itself.
What percentage of the mass do the planets make up in your solar system?
It is only about 0.14%.
Is the sun just one of stars that make up your solar system?
OUR solar system has only one star, but there are other solar systems which have more than one
Which parts of the solar system make their own light?
The sun is the only source of light in the solar system. All other visible objects in the solar system are visible only because the sun illuminates them, like a flashlight.
Do metals cell have DNA?
Metals do not have cells and therefore do not have DNA. DNA is a complex molecule that carries genetic information and is found only in living organisms. Metals are inorganic substances and do not possess the biological processes necessary for DNA.
Why does a cell wall not make sense in animal cell?
because the animal cell has 45 different tibula's and the human cell only has 4
