There are a variety of different semiconductor materials used in solar photovoltaic cells. Learn more about the most commonly-used materials.| Energy.gov
Improving photovoltaic (PV) efficiency is a key goal of research and helps make PV technologies cost-competitive with conventional sources of energy.| Energy.gov
This page explains what an inverter is and why it's important for solar energy generation.| Energy.gov
The Solar office supports development of low-cost, high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) technologies to make solar power more accessible.| Energy.gov
Part 1 of the PV Cells 101 primer explains how a solar cell turns sunlight into electricity and why silicon is the semiconductor that usually does it.| Energy.gov
Part 2 of the PV Cells 101 primer, exploring new materials and cell designs that can improve conversion and performance.| Energy.gov
Learn solar energy technology basics: solar radiation, photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP), grid integration, and soft costs.| Energy.gov