The simple truth about solar panels is that they help convert sunlight to electricity. While this is not as simple as it sounds, the frequent question people ask is how solar panels help in generating electricity. First, it is important to note that solar panels consist of solar cells that are made with semiconductor silicon.
This allows electrons to move around the solar cell through the opposite charges (positive and negative). The conversion of sunlight to electricity starts when the photons from the sunlight hit the solar panels. What happens next is that the silicon material in the solar panels helps absorb the photons.
This process causes the release of electrons, and they start moving around the solar cell. With this process, a type of electric current known as direct current (DC) is generated. However, the systems inverter help convert the direct current electricity to AC or alternating current.