Category — solar electric

Solar electric is the term used to describe something which uses sunlight to produce electricity. Solar power is one of the cleanest forms of renewable energy available and it can be used in several forms. In this article, we’ll shine a light on how the solar powered revolution is changing the way homes and business are run.

Solar electric systems have become significantly smaller and more efficient. Solar photovoltaic tiles and other forms of solar energy work by converting the energy in sunlight into an environmentally sound form of electricity. The PV cells are made up of a positive and a negative slice of silicon placed under a thin piece of glass. As the protons of sunlight make contact with the PV cell, they remove the neutrons off the silicon. The negatively charged free neutrons are attracted to the silicon but are trapped by the magnetic field that is formed from the opposing fields. Small wires on the silicon catch these neutrons and when connected in a circuit, an electric current is formed. Besides producing clean energy, PV cells are environmentally friendly because the parts can last for up to 40 years. This means less garbage in landfills.

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