The introduction and types of photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaics (PV) is a very important direction in the development of renewable energy, and photovoltaic cells occupy a crucial position in many links of the photovoltaic industry chain.
Photovoltaic cells refer to semiconductor material components that can convert sunlight into electrical energy. They are one of the key components of solar photovoltaic power generation systems. In this process, the energy of light is converted into electrical energy, generating direct current (DC). This DC can be stored in batteries for power supply or converted into alternating current (AC) through an inverter to meet the electricity needs of households or businesses.
Photovoltaic cells are connected in series or parallel to form photovoltaic cell modules to increase the output voltage and current. These photovoltaic modules are installed on solar photovoltaic power generation equipment, such as solar panels, to form photovoltaic cell assemblies. Multiple photovoltaic cell assemblies can be combined into photovoltaic arrays to achieve larger electrical power output.
Photovoltaic cells are the core component of solar cells, and they can be classified into three types: polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, and thin-film photovoltaic cells.