The "photovoltaic effect" was first discovered by
Frenchman Edmund Becquerel, who found that sunlight striking silicon caused a
small electrical charge to be generated.
This discovery was developed further and solar power inverter
cells containing silicon were created and then wired together inside a glass
and metal frame to produce solar panels. One or more solar panels are usually
combined into what is known as an array to generate electricity for household
or business use.
Photovoltaic, or PV, technology is becoming more efficient
and sophisticated, and, with the introduction of thin film solar panels, the
future of this type of technology looks extremely exciting and should result in
solar panels becoming much more affordable.
Solar Thermal Energy
Power
inverter thermal technology is not as commonplace as its photovoltaic
cousin, but is nonetheless a vital piece in the solar energy puzzle. Solar
thermal uses solar energy to heat either water or air, which is then
transferred via collectors to its destination.
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