Solar Panels: Generating Electricity From Photovoltaic Cells (VCE SSCE Physics): Flashcards

Convert sunlight into electrical energy

Approximately 25%

Has a lack of electrons (contains 'holes')

Has excess electrons

Boundary between p-type and n-type semiconductor materials

Voltage adds up, current stays the same

Voltage stays same, current adds up

DC polarity constant; AC polarity changes regularly

Converts DC into AC using electronic circuit

$P = IV$