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Photovoltaic power
« on: November 10, 2010, 08:41:08 pm »
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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.
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Re: Photovoltaic power
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2010, 08:47:06 pm »
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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.
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Re: Photovoltaic power
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2010, 08:48:20 pm »
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Ah okay thats pretty easy then, thanks
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Re: Photovoltaic power
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2010, 08:49:50 pm »
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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  ;)
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