How Do Solar Panels Work?

Solar panels use sunlight to make electricity.

Solar panels use sunlight to make electricity. They have tiny parts called solar (photovoltaic) cells made from silicon. When sunlight hits the solar cells, tiny bits of light called photons hit them. These photons carry energy, which makes electrons move. This creates electricity. This electricity
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