Question

Increasing the surface area of a solar cell

• A. increases the current and the power output.
• B. increases the voltage and the power output.
• C. decreases the current output but increases the power output.
• D. has no effect.

Answer 1

The correct option is A increases the current and the power output.

Output of solar cell occurs at a constant voltage. Using a group of solar cells in the solar panel increases the amount of current produced. Also, as area is increased more solar energy is captured and more electrical energy is produced.