How does sun generate electricity?

Answer 1

It can be used by solar panels to give a direct output of electric power.

Or it can be used to make plants by photosynthesis, which uses the Sun's energy to break down carbon dioxide into carbon which is used for the plant tissues, and gives off oxygen. The plants can then be burned, which produces energy to drive an electric generator, and gives off carbon dioxide.

When the plants have time to turn into coal or oil (100,000,000 years) that is caused a fossil fuel.

Answer 2

Solar electric panels are made up of silicon, the same thing that makes up sand.

When sunlight hits a solar panel, it makes electrons in the silicon move around. The electrons flow through wires that were built into the solar panel and hey presto! - we have electricity!
Solar energy can produce electricity by the photo-voltaic process (Solar Cell) and can be produce via a heat engine process (Solar Thermal).

Answer 3

Well what I think is this:

The sun gives off heat and light, and like all energy this can be converted to a different type of energy, like electricity. The sun's energy (i think it's light) is captured by a solar panel connected to a solar cell. In solar power stations the solar panel channels the energy to a turbine. The turbine then spins a generator, which transforms the energy from light to electrical. Out of the generator comes electricity.

In solar powered calculators, the same happens only it's a lot smaller.

My science teacher told me this.

Answer 4

The sun generates electricity through photovoltaic cells, also known as solar panels. These cells capture sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity through the photovoltaic effect. This electricity can then be converted to alternating current (AC) for use in homes and businesses.

Answer 5

How we can produce electricity with sand (silicon or silica) and sun energy.