Solar energy is one of the most economically viable alternative sources of electricity–even for domestic or personal use. This is why it’s not surprising that you can easily see them on various houses in your neighborhood or even on vehicles on public roads!
But how does solar energy work? How to convert solar power to electricity which you can use? If you’re one of the people who often ask this, then this blog is the answer!
1. Sunlight is absorbed.
Solar panels contain photovoltaic cells. These cells are made of multiple silicon atoms layers connected by a crystal lattice. They are in charge of absorbing the energy from the sun.
2. Electrons become “loose.”
Inside each silicon layer is a semiconductor disk that turns the silicon layers into an electric field. One silicon layer is positively charged, while the other is negatively charged.
When the light energy from the sun enters this electric field, its electrons become “loose” within the semiconductor disk. The electrons’ continuous movement creates an electric current.
3. Making the electric current usable
The electric current inside the semiconductor disk is called Direct Current (DC). It still can’t be used to power up your appliance or electronics as you’d need Alternating Current (AC). They still need to be converted to usable electricity.
You’d need to connect your solar panels to an electric converter in doing this. This converter will transform your electric current into the electricity that you need.
You can choose from getting one high-power converter for all your solar panels or having microinverters attached behind your solar panels.
4. Electricity distribution
Once your inverter has transformed your electric current from DC to AC, you can now redistribute them to your appliance and electronics. In doing this, you would need a solar power generator.
This generator works like a typical electricity bank. Just plug in your electronic cables, and you’re good to go!
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