Sep
14
2009
Geoff’s Handheld Solar Power
Sep
14
2009
Solar Cells -Wikipedia
from the Big Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cells
excerpt: “A solar cell (or photovoltaic cell) is a semiconductor device that converts photons into electricity.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cells#Simple_explanation
Each cell produces about .5 volt, and amperage depends on size. Many are stacked together to make a panel.
Animated (SWF) article about solar cells: http://www.energex.com.au/switched_on/activities/photovolatic/photovoltaic.html
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