What is a Solar Panel?

A solar panel, also known as a photovoltaic (PV) panel, is a device that converts sunlight into electricity. It is made up of individual solar cells, typically made from silicon or other semiconducting materials. Solar panels operates on the principle of photovoltaic effect. Photovoltaic or photoelectric effect refers to a phenomenon in which when light falls on material, electrons are emitted from it. This results in the generation of voltage and electric current in that material. Multiple solar cells are connected together in a panel to generate a higher voltage and power output.

Solar panels offer several advantages as a source of electricity. They generate clean, renewable energy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The electricity produced by solar panels is in the form of direct current (DC), which needs to be converted to alternating current (AC) for most household and commercial uses. This conversion is achieved using an inverter, which is typically installed alongside the solar panels.

Solar panels can be installed on various surfaces, such as rooftops, ground-mounted structures, or even integrated into building materials like solar roof tiles. They require exposure to sunlight to produce electricity effectively, so their placement should maximize solar exposure.

Key features of Solar Panels:

• High efficiency & performance
• Positive performance tolerance
• Durability against the extreme environmental conditions
• Available in good appearance & colour uniformity
• Long term stability
• Easy to install and minimal maintenance with compatibility to industry standards and mounting systems
• Manufactured according to international quality and environment management system standards

Solar panels are ideal for use in domestic lighting, PV pumps, PV integrated buildings, battery charging stations, power generation, telecommunications, toys, watches, calculators, remote lighting, water treatment, water pumping, satellites, portable power supplies, solar lantern, offshore oil drilling, railway signaling, and transport applications.

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