How do photovoltaics convert energy from the sun into electricity?
2007-03-02 13:38:20 · 2 answers · asked by untilyoucamealong04 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
When struck by a photon, (light) an electron is released from the top layer of silicon to the bottom layer. It's a long and somewhat complicated process. The link below will describe the process in words and diagrams. I hope this helps.
http://www.history.rochester.edu/class/PV/whatspv.html
2007-03-02 15:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by shopteacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
into batteries like your car - if you have a big rig, you'll ned an inverter to convert to ac power
i don't know the process, but i know it won't work unless you are in a very mild-summer & cold winter climate.... hot summer would eat up all your power in a/c use!
2007-03-02 14:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋