A solar cell is a device that converts sunlight into electricity. At the heart of a solar cell is a tiny electric field that splits negative charges from positive charges using the energy of sunlight. The first solar cell was made in 1839 by 19-year-old Edmond Becquerel, who noticed electricity was generated by a piece of […]
MYTH: Solar can only ever make a small contribution to our energy needs because it doesn’t produce power at night. Solar panels do not generate power at night. Once the sun goes down, your home or business will start to draw power from the main grid as usual. FACT: Solar panels still work on a […]
Solar power itself is a free source of energy, and once you’ve installed PV panels on your home, maintenance is minimal. The cost of producing and installing solar power systems has fallen dramatically over recent years, and continues to fall. The solar panels installed on rooftops today are more than 500 times cheaper to produce […]