How do solar panels work?
Panels used to generate electricity Solar cells are common examples in this category of electricity generation. They are also known as photovoltaic cells. A combination of individual PV cells forms the Photovoltaic module. A collection of photovoltaic modules, which are tied together with a wire and are so designed to install it in a field readily, is known as photovoltaic panels or simply solar panels. The installation includes the photovoltaic modules, an inverter, a battery all linked to each other with a wire. Depending upon the no of cells and their arrangement there are three types of modules in this viz., crystalline silicon modules, rigid thin-film modules and Flexible thin-film modules. Panels used to generate heat The heat in the sun light is collected in this type of panels. They are called Solar thermal collectors. They are specially made to absorb the sunlight to provide the heat. It may appear that they are simple solar hot water panels but in reality they are more comple
Solar Panels are flat boxes with tubing running through them and a glass cover. They are generally mounted on the roof, but can be on the ground or pole mounted. Fluid – either water or food grade glycol – flows through the tubes, collecting the sun’s heat energy and carrying it via a plumbing line to a hot water tank in your utility room or basement. The number and total area of the collectors will be determined by your hot water needs. The collectors are supplied by the manufacturer or vendor of the solar hot water system.
