Solar Panels FAQ

Solar Panels FAQs

What are solar panels?
Solar panels are used to convert sunlight into useable electricity. They are commonly used for generating power for homes and businesses, but they have a number of other applications as well.

What is the difference between solar panels and solar cells?
Solar cells are the individual building blocks of a solar panel. These cells are typically quite small and hundreds of them can sometimes be linked together into a single panel.

What does solar PV mean?
Solar PV (PV stands for photovoltaics) refers to the process of converting solar energy into electricity, as well as to the equipment used for this process.