How Solar (photovoltaics) Works

Ever wonder how solar cells work?  Sun light hits a photovoltaic panel and somehow electrons start flowing. 

Check out this neat graphic that shows how suns rays are converted to power that flows from your home’s outlets.

” … Follow the path … from the sun, through the pv panels, its conversion to AC electricity … into the utility grid. …”

ailed explanation of solar energy.

 

 

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Via:  CoolerPlanet LINK

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Posted by Green Dude on June 22, 2010 06:24 AM

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