Solar Panel Parts
Solar energy is an undeniable sustainable energy source that works not only to preserve the environment but which can power entire homes and offices. However, that is possible only if it is harnessed appropriately and if the system has the best solar panel parts to do the job well. Some of the important ones are as follows:
Solar cells
Solar cells or solar voltaic cells (PVC) is a solar panel part that is made from a semiconductor such as cadmium telluride or silicon. These can trap the energy of the sun and convert it to electricity. When a solar cell absorbs this energy, electrons and holes are create at its negative and positive junctions. If both junctions are connected to equipment that supplies direct current or DC, the current is used to power it.
Most semiconductor materials that are used in a solar cell are silicon based which has a number of benefits. For one thing, it is abundant in nature and it environmentally friendly as well. It is also flexible enough to be molded into specific shapes and can be handled easily for solar panels.
Pure silicon is extracted from silicon dioxides as quartzite gravel which is the purest form of silica there is. The version that is obtained is then treated or doped with boron and phosphorus in order to produce electrons on a large scale. Parts that are deficient in electrons are used to make semiconductors that are used to conduct electricity. The disks themselves are shiny and need to be coated with an anti-reflective material such as titanium dioxide to remain fresh and damage free.
Since solar cells only produce direct current they can only be used for equipment that is compatible with it. If alternating current or backup energy is required, you will need to invest in other solar panel parts in addition to solar modules. These are designed specifically for this type of solar system i.e. they are made suitable for sustainable energy products. Additional components might depend on the type of applications you need to power in your home or office.
The main solar panel parts of a solar PV system include:
• A solar module which is used to convert the sun’s energy into electricityw that can power a property or applications.
• Batteries which store electricity that is generated from the solar arrays and which can be used after the sun sets or during overcast days.
• An inverter which is a vital solar panel part for any system which converts direct current to alternating current for appliances that can use it.
• Lightning protection which prevents appliances from getting damaged in case of an electrical storm or from a high voltage surge. This is a useful component for large solar systems which require efficient grounding.
An efficient solar system is the sum of its parts so the one you purchase should have all of the above mentioned solar panel parts to function optimally.