How does a Solar Cell generate electricity ?
Types of PV Cells
PV Cell Features
| Material |
Conversion
Efficiency |
Reliability |
Characteristics |
Main Applications |
| Single-Crystal Silicon |
|
|
Proven Usage Record |
Space
Terrestrial |
| Polycrystal Silicon |
|
|
Suitable for High-Volume Production |
Terrestrial |
| Amorphous |
|
|
Operates Comparatively Well Under Fluorescent Light |
Consumer Use
Terrestrial |
Single-Crystal Compound
(GaAs Type) |
|
|
Heavy, Cracks Easily |
Space |
Polycrystal Compound
(CdS, CdTe, CulnGaSe2, etc.) |
|
|
Uses Few Resources, But Some Types Contain Pollutants |
Consumer Use
Terrestrial |
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