Finally, the cell bears an antireflective coating, which ensures that photons—the particles of sunlight needed to generate solar power—are absorbed by the silicon layers and not reflected away. 2.

This is a close-up look at a high-performance solar cell made from a monocrystalline silicon wafer. The contact grid is made from busbars (large strip) and fingers (small strips).

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Solar panels are mostly made of silicon, which derives from sand. Here's how that abundant substance is transformed into something that generates electricity.

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