Solar mounting system

  What is a solar panel? Solar panels  are used to collect solar energy from the sun and convert it into electricity. The typical solar panel is composed of individual solar cells, each of which is made from layers of silicon, boron and phosphorus. The boron layer provides the positive charge, the phosphorus layer provides the negative charge, and the silicon wafer acts as the semiconductor. When the sun’s photons strike the surface of the panel, it knocks out electrons from the silicon “sandwich” and into the electric field generated by the solar cells. This results in a directional current, which is then harnessed into usable power. The main types of solar panels There are 3 major types of solar panels available on the market today: monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film solar panels. The solar cells that make up the panel determine its type. Each type of solar cell has different characteristics, making certain panels more suitable for different situations. Monocrys...