Sand to Solar Power: Isn’t it Remarkable?

The material mainly used in the manufacturing of solar panels is Silicon which is usually found in the sand only. So, you’re getting power generated from sand which is truly remarkable, taking into account the fact that we only use it for construction purposes.

Let’s take a look at the steps to see how the entire process goes:

• Refinement of Silicon

First of all, sand is taken and then refined to make blocks of Silicon (the actual process will decide what kind of blocks will be there). After that, the manufacturers cut these blocks and make sure that the surface doesn’t get harmed during all this.

• Texturing

After slicing the thin wafers made while etching, texturing is done to maximize the absorption of light.

• Emitter Diffusion

This step is mainly done for optimizing the ability of panels to produce electrons which will result in the flow of current.

• Edge Isolation

Edge isolation is mainly done to ensure that the electrons produced by sunlight aren’t directed towards the edge of cells.

• Coating of Panels

Total internal reflection is what the need of the hour for the panels to generate maximum power. So, they are coated to reduce the reflection of sunlight as much as possible which will ultimately benefit the user.

• Contact Printing

On the front part of a panel, you see some metal strips. The contacts are at the back which we can’t observe but contact printing is done to connect the panels with each other. This process is a complex one because this part will be transmitting electricity to your appliances.

• Co-Firing

The paste printed on the panel in the above-mentioned step is driven into the panel for making good contact with that part of the panel where electrons are generated. This paste is then turned into a solid metal which we see on the top of the panel.

All the above-mentioned steps will give you an idea of how a simple sand particle helps you get some power to meet your energy needs. Even though it takes a lot of time and effort to do that, we still can’t thank the industries enough for doing this. The best we can do in this regard is to avoid wasting sand as much as possible and make sure that we use it for a better purpose.

Conclusion

The panels made through the above-mentioned process are either monocrystalline or polycrystalline, the latter is better in many ways for sure. The efficiency also depends on the conditions under which these panels have to work because they are supposed to perform well in certain environments. It’s up to you now to decide which type of panels will suit you more.

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My name is Burton Raskg. I live in Melbourne, Australia. I am a writer and editor. I love to travel to various locations to explore the world.