How do Photovoltaic Cells Work

Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy.

- How is that done?

Sunlight is energy particles called "photons", when these directed photons strike directly on the photovoltaic cell, these cells can generate electrical energy due to the displacement of electrons from the atoms of the material, so that the movement of electrons that carry a negative charge leads to an imbalance in the charge in turn, this is The fault is the voltage, which is transmitted through the cell's conductors to the battery for storage.

The size of the cell is about half an inch and produces the equivalent of 1 watt or a little more. These cells are assembled by connecting them in series and branching and lining them up on a board called a photovoltaic panel and symbolized by the symbol PV.
These panels are manufactured in different sizes, each measurement depends on the number of cells in it to determine its electrical energy.

The photovoltaic panels (PV Module) generate a direct current (DC) and it is converted into an alternating current (AC) through a device called a solar inverter in order to operate electrical appliances.

Written By: Solar Point Energy Co. Team