Question

How much voltage can be developed and how much electricity can be produced by one typical solar cell when exposed to the Sun?

Answer 1

Solar Cell explanation

1. A solar cell is a type of semiconductor device.
2. It traps the energy received from the sun and converts it into electrical energy.
3. It uses the principles of the photovoltaic effect.
4. The electrical energy generated from a solar cell is in the form of a direct current.
5. A mesh of several solar cells is called a solar panel.
6. It is the most efficient way of utilizing renewable energy.
7. The installation cost of solar panels is comparatively higher than other methods, but it is most efficient in the long run, as it harnesses the solar energy which is always available on earth at least to some extent.

Voltage developed by one solar cell

1. Each solar cell can typically generate approximately $0.5V$ to $0.6V$ voltage.
2. The current generated from this voltage is typically $0.46A$ of DC.
3. Practically this much current is not enough to run a household.
4. Hence, a mesh of many such solar cells is used to generate a suitable amount of electricity.