Multijunction Solar Cells - Technology Imitates Nature

Remember your basic Biology 101 and photosynthesis?

In case you need a refresher on the topic, photosynthesis is how a plant converts light into energy, which it uses to run its metabolic processes. Multijunction solar represent the mechanical, artificial analogue to this biological process. But before we get into that, let's take a look at your basic solar cell.

 

It's Been Around Longer Than You Think

The idea of generating electricity using sunlight dates back almost to the time people started using electricity. In fact, a photovoltaic effect was first produced around 1840 - not long after Queen

How Solar Electricity Can Save You Money - And Make You Some Too

In rural areas particularly, the cost of drawing from the nearest power grid far exceeds the cost of solar panel power, and the gap is increasing fast. And more and more many households in all sorts of areas - rural, suburban, and urban alike - are turning to home solar panel system as a source of backup power in case of a blackout or other emergency.
The cost of solar panel power per kilowatt hour is admittedly not the absolute cheapest of renewable energies - at around $0.55 per kWh as compared with $0.05 for wind or $0.06 for micro-hydroelectric, for example - but it's still markedly cheaper than paying the power company (especially with rate increases as much as 10% per year), providing of course - and here's the key: that you do it right.
If you're considering installing solar power in your home, then first things first: keep in mind that if you're planning for solar power to provide for all your home's energy needs, the cost of solar panel may take a significant up-front investment.

A Simple Explanation on How Solar Panels Wok

Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic systems (PV) are made up of a group of solar cells. These solar cells contain semi conductive material called crystalline silicon. This crystalline silicon absorbs the sun's light and stores it very efficiently to be used for electricity.

These solar panels are attached to the roofs of houses, which will make electricity to power the entire house. They will produce enough power to run all the appliances, electronic equipment, pools, hot water tanks, outside lighting, etc. Larger buildings such as hospitals, schools, hotels, and businesses can also benefit from solar energy. It takes a lot more panels to power these larger buildings, but it can be done very easily by attaching more panels to the building. You can also store enough energy to power these huge buildings at night and when it is cloudy.

In no time at all, you could have a homemade solar system, generating power that will be stored in deep cell batteries for future consumption and it costs just pennies on the dollar! There are homemade solar do it yourself kits available for you to take advantage of the energy generating kit at home. If you are careful and make sure you get the right instructional manual and videos, they are so easy to understand that even a beginner with no experience will be able to do this.

These kits should also let you see the history of excited customers mentioning positive reviews about all the money they have saved. Most of them who have built the devices can't believe how easy it was and they are eager to share their success. They have actually saved 100% of their electric bill!

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By Lisa_Dunkl

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