What is a primary element of many photovoltaic panels?

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What is a primary element of many photovoltaic panels?

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The primary element of many photo voltaic cell is a metalloid, i.e silicon. Silicon is used as a semiconductor material in photovoltaic panels. 

Polycrystalline Silicon is mostly used in  solar panels now-a-days  due to its following properties-

A)It is cheaper to produce.                               B) The crystalline silicon is arranged in a lattice structure that helps in absorption of more sun light.                                                   C) High thermal stability

 

 

 

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