Photovoltaic solar radiation conversion is the process of converting solar radiation energy into the electrical energy . The photovoltaic conversion of solar radiation takes place in solar cells made of semiconductor materials, which are of simple construction, have no mobile parts, are environmentally friendly, and have a long-life shelf.
Photovoltaic cells (made of semiconductor material) absorb photons, elementary particles present in sunlight. The absorbed photons excite the electrons present in the photovoltaic cell and the movement of these electrons generates an electric current. In solar thermal conversion, solar energy is stored in the form of thermal energy.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is a technology that converts sunlight (solar radiation) into direct current electricity by using semiconductors. When the sun hits the semiconductor within the PV cell, electrons are freed and form an electric current. Solar PV technology is generally employed on a panel (hence solar panels).
In solar thermal conversion, solar energy is stored in the form of thermal energy. The solar thermal energy system uses solar thermal collector panels to capture the sun׳s heat and transfer it to a fluid (usually water). The liquid is heated to a certain temperature.
The photovoltaic panels efficiently provide thermal and electric energy for the users. Since December 2011, this has been the first housing building in Paris with photovoltaic panels containing 7200 solar cells and over 170 m 2 panels on the frontal face protecting users in the interior space from the noise and weather effects.
The major difference between the technologies is the material used to generate electricity out of sunlight. Each type of material has different attributes, resulting in different applications and efficiencies. In general the efficiency of solar PV technologies varies, ranging between 6-18% at the moment.
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