How solar electricity works
Electricity is produced from sunlight through a process called solar photovoltaics. Each solar PV panel contains cells made of two or more thin layers of semi-conducting material, most commonly silicon. When a cell is exposed to light, electrical charges are generated and this is then fed into your home’s electricity supply. Electricity is still produced even if the sky is cloudy. This is because PV cells don’t just rely on direct sunlight, but also diffuse solar radiation. The amount of electricity generated is proportional to the intensity of light energy which falls into the PV absorber area.
Why generate your own energy?
Tapping into a free, natural energy resource makes perfect sense in our current climate of dwindling oil reserves, rising fuel costs and global warming. Solar technology generates silent, pollution-free power and has become the most common source of renewable energy in the world.
