Photovoltaic Solar Energy

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Photovoltaic energy is the direct transformation of solar radiation into electricity.

Photovoltaic energy is the direct transformation of solar radiation into electricity. This transformation occurs in devices called photovoltaic panels. In photovoltaic panels, solar radiation excites the electrons of a semiconductor device, generating a small potential difference. The series connection of these devices allows obtaining greater potential differences.

Although the photovoltaic effect was known since the 19th century, it was in the 1950s, in the midst of the space race, when photovoltaic panels began to experience significant development. Initially used to supply electricity to geostationary communications satellites, today they constitute a renewable electricity generation technology.

One of the main virtues of photovoltaic technology is its modular aspect, being able to build everything from huge ground-based photovoltaic plants to small rooftop panels.