Solar Electric Panels, also known as
Photovoltaic or PV panels, convert sunlight into
direct current electricity. These panels, or
modules, are a collection of individual solar
cells connected together and contained in a
frame.
Solar cells are made of a semiconductor
material, most often silicon. A thin
semiconductor wafer is specially treated so that
it has an electrical field, with one side
positive and one side negative.
Sunlight strikes the solar electric panels, with
the sunlight energy, or photons, knocking free
some of the electrons contained in the
semiconductor material. Electrical conductors on
the negative and on the positive side form a
circuit, and capture these free electrons in the
form of current, or electricity.
The power generated by Photovoltaic panel is
direct current, or DC. An inverter can convert
this to AC.
Solar electric panels can provide electricity
for remote, off-the-grid locations. They can
also help reduce electrical bills and carbon
footprint.
Providence Trade and Development provides a wide
array of products powered by solar power. These
include multi-function utility structures
powered by a solar array, solar water
purification systems, solar water pump and
irrigation systems, and modular net-zero energy
homes.
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