On a chemical level, how does a solar panel work? What are the chemicals inside it that react with one another, and how are the chemicals arranged and assembled with the other materials?
Specifically, I’m trying to determine if I could build a solar cell at home, even if it is very inefficient. Any information is appreciated.
Nothing chemical at all – solid state physics at the quantum level – photon of light knock electrons off silicon which are freed to form an electrical circuit that we can use as power.
Because nearly pure silicon is required, there is no way you can build one of these at home.
Heating solar panels are not chemical either – just physical.
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