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A solar panel is a collection of many small solar cells spread over a large area. These solar cells work together to provide sufficient energy to power a given item. (Northwestern University) Their creation is a very delicate process which is why many of their advancements did not come until last quarter of the 20th century. In this period, advancements in semiconductors and photovoltaic products allowed efficient and cost effective solar panels to be produced. (Solar Panel Info)

There are two types of solar panels: crystalline and amorphous. In both types, the key component is silicon which is cut into tiny disks less than a centimeter thick. Silicon is a “non-metallic chemical component that makes up 30% of the earth’s crust and is the 7th most common element in the Universe.”

Amorphous solar panels are cheaper to manufacture because they’re less likely to break, they use less silicon. Unfortunately, their output......

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