How Does Solar Power Work?

Ashley, Stephanie (2009, June 25). How does solar power work?- A quick overview. Retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Does-Solar-Power-Work?---A-Quick-Overview&id=2528343



Basically, there are three main points to know about solar power: how solar power works, how is it used, and how you bring solar power into your own home. Photovoltaic cells are installed in each solar panel, which are partially made up of silicone. The panels are then placed on the roof where they can receive direct sunlight. When the sunlight hits the cells, the negatively charged neutrons are then sent out from each cell of the silicone. The neutrons are then trapped by a magnetic field and then are feed off by tiny wires in the silicone to form an electric current, which then are produced to energy. You use solar energy to power throughout your entire home. Solar power typically takes two days to install and if you are installing them yourself it costs about $200. If you are hiring a company to install them for you it normally runs anywhere between $5,000-$25,000. There are many advantages of using solar power in replace of electricity. One big, surprising advantage is receiving a check from the electric company, instead of a bill. If you generate more energy than you use, your electric meter will run backwards, which then the electric company is then required to send you a check at the end of the month.