We are living in a world where there are limited resources. Our needs are unlimited and these resources are not enough to meet our demands. We need energy to run our electric devices that are a part of our daily life. We are currently using wind, water and other petroleum products to create energy that is not enough to meet our demands. So we need something special to fulfill our energy need with lower cost and more efficiency.
For the last twenty years or so, the word “solar revolution” is being heard on almost all the platforms. It is estimated that this will take over at least 50% of energy production. The main idea behind is that solar energy will be used to generate electricity and this form of electricity will suit almost every part of the world. Moreover this technique will reduce the cost of electricity being produced.
The Photovoltaic Cell
The landmark of this solar revolution is photovoltaic cell that is used in solar panel to generate electricity. Multiple photovoltaic form an array and multiple arrays form a solar panel. Main issue in implementation is this concept is its installation cost. Since this cost is very high, making this process difficult to implement. As far as renewable energy market is concerned, photovoltaic cells’ efficiency is the landmark in its popularity.
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