Solar energy and ‘going green’ are getting a lot of attention these days. Many people are talking about thin film solar cells, also called solar film. This article will give you a rundown on the various technologies out there, without getting too deep into the chemistry and physics of how they work.
Solar film cells are getting a lot of attention because they address the biggest issue with solar energy: cost. The development of this technology has take great strides in recent years because they are cheaper to manufacture than traditional solar panels. Thin film solar panels are what you would find in a solar calculator, and this technology is being expanded into panels for large residential and commercial use. Global Solar Energy, for example, recently installed a 750 kilowatt array that provides 25% of factory’s power needs.
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