USE OF SEMICONDUCTOR IN SOLAR PANELS
Abstract
This article covers the theoretical and practical basis for the use of solar panels and semiconductors. Today, there is a growing interest in renewable energy sources as a result of increasing demand for energy resources, the depletion of traditional sources, and the intensification of environmental problems. Among them, solar energy is considered one of the most promising and environmentally friendly sources. Solar panels are made on the basis of semiconductor materials and convert solar radiation into electrical energy using a photoelectric effect. Studies suggest that while silicon-based solar panels are common, high-performance panels based on materials such as perovskite, gallium arsenide, and cadmium telluride have also evolved in recent years. This opens the door to new opportunities in the solar industry. At the same time, innovative approaches aimed at reducing the cost of producing solar panels, improving energy storage systems and their widespread use in various industries are also an urgent issue. The article analyzes the properties of semiconductor materials, ways to improve the efficiency of solar panels, as well as the field of practical application. The perspective and role of solar panel technologies in global energy security have also been discussed.
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