Question

What is a solar cell panel? For what purpose is it used? State its two main advantages.

Answer 1

A solar cell panel consists of a large number solar cells joined together in a series in a definite pattern.

Solar cell panels are used to provide electricity in remote and inaccessible rural areas.

The advantages of solar cell panels are given below.
(a) They provide a larger amount of electricity than a single cell and hence can be used to operate TVs and water pumps.
(b) The electricity produced by solar cell panels can be stored in batteries and used at night.