Comments on: How do Photovoltaic Cells Generate Electricity?

By: Red

Red — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:07:10 +0000

Hi Tom,

Yes, you can get rebates and tax incentives for installing solar panels and other energy saving or producing equipment in many places in the US.

By: sydney electrician

sydney electrician — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:47:32 +0000

Nowadays the Australian government is giving a cash incentive for home owners to install solar panels. Is this the case as well for the USA?

By: Photovoltaics and the Myths of Solar Electricity — Applied Solar Technology

Photovoltaics and the Myths of Solar Electricity — Applied Solar Technology — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:19:17 +0000

[...] electricity, or photovoltaics (PV), is a thriving business worldwide. It makes good on its promise of “delivering clean, [...]

By: What are the Different Types of Solar Cells? — Applied Solar Technology

What are the Different Types of Solar Cells? — Applied Solar Technology — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:46:56 +0000

[...] Solar cells are usually made from silicon, the same material used for transistors and integrated circuits. The silicon is treated or “doped” so that when light strikes it electrons are released, so generating an electric current. (See – How do Photovoltaic Cells Generate Electricity?) [...]