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Solar Panels
Solar panels harness radiant light energy from the sun and convert it to electricity. The suns light is harnessed using
conduct the light and convert it to energy. The energy is then stored in either a battery or a capacitor for

Solar panels are excellent at producing energy in sunlit environments but here in the UK they can be unreliable due
overcast skies and rain. Solar panels also must be orientated to the south to achieve maximum sunlight exposure wh
for some building configurations.

The benefits of solar panels are they’re cheap and relatively maintenance free. Also any excess or unused energy h
back to the national grid for a profit. Opting for sustainable energy techniques such as solar panels can help us m
reliance on fossil fuels and begin to build a cleaner greener society.

Solar panels work very well in sunny conditions. However days where there is no sun there're rendered totally
monocrystalline solar cells are very good but their performance is held back by current battery technology. The initi
is quite reasonable and the cost of maintenance is almost non existent because there are no moving parts. Solar pan
once or twice per year and cleaned of any dirt or debris. For commercial developments solar panels would be the m
of sustainable energy because they're relatively cheap and require minimal maintenance. Although the effectiveness
weather conditions solar panels can still save a lot of money and emissions throughout their lifecyc
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