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Title: Photovoltaic power
Post by: jasoN- on November 10, 2010, 08:41:08 pm

what is it? and how much do I need to know about it?
I've seen a few questions relating to this, never learnt it though.

Title: Re: Photovoltaic power
Post by: m@tty on November 10, 2010, 08:47:06 pm

Its just solar panels. Photons hit electrons; electrons fly off; current is formed.

I really don't think you need to know the mechanism or any details. As I said in another thread the focus with all this energy production stuff is the comparison between them. The relative efficiencies and costs etc.

Title: Re: Photovoltaic power
Post by: jasoN- on November 10, 2010, 08:48:20 pm

Ah okay thats pretty easy then, thanks

Title: Re: Photovoltaic power
Post by: menashiiii on November 10, 2010, 08:49:50 pm

Quote from: m@tty on November 10, 2010, 08:47:06 pm

Its just solar panels. Photons hit electrons; electrons fly off; current is formed.

I really don't think you need to know the mechanism or any details. As I said in another thread the focus with all this energy production stuff is the comparison between them. The relative efficiencies and costs etc.

thanks m@tty, you're deserving of a prize  ;)