How Do Solar Panels Work? (Physics of Solar Cells)

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[hasenearl]

As someone who has studied renewable energy in university, i must say that this video is a very good explanation in such a short amount of time. Awesome video as always, keep up the good work.

[mike]

This channel really does have THE best balance between entertainment and information!

[MultiSciGeek]

Never seen such a detailed explanation on this. This is wayy simpler than I expected it to be. Thank you

[jaikumar]

fun fact : solar power is actually a nuclear power from safe distance

[ChrisandBobsAdventureChannel]

You've got my 11 year old ENTHRALLED with science! I imagine he's not the only one. Thanks Nick!

[musashi]

Wow. Never had someone explain semi-conductor in such an intuitive way. I knew already what a semiconductor was basically from school but it didn't quite made sense how the silicon interacted with the doped elements.

[rlopez]

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[clieding]

Thank you Nick for yet another fun and informative video. I have been reading through the comments and questions and, as always, am impressed with the generosity you show in taking so much time to respond personally to so many of them. Like all your fans, I just don’t understand why you don’t have more subscribers!??? You channel is first rate and you are a natural born teacher.
I would like to share my first experience with photovoltaic power: My father bought me an eleven cell solar panel way back in the 70’s when these things were beginning to become available to mere mortals. It came with a small water pump. I put the pump in a bucket full of water and hooked up the leads to the two terminals on the back of the panel. I will never forget the thrill when the water suddenly began to fountain out of that little pump— light converted instantly into motion; it was like magic!

[toasty]

I wish there were more people like you teaching like this. I'm almost 27 and im still learning new stuff each day, and science is the most intriguing out there.

[juanvaldo]

I work in photovoltaic industry and this was nice to watch. You have one new subscriber.
Salutes.

[solar]

Thanks. You did a GREAT job of explaining the functioning of the solar cell. I VERY much appreciated the use of the Periodic Table to explain the choice of doping chemicals. Thanks again.

[robson]

Ha, i thought i knew how they work, but only now i know!
That P and B in Si explaination for N and P type semi, i never thougt it cán be explained só understandable and clear ánd nice!
You are the best possible teacher, no doubt about that..

[hafizajiaziz]

as someone who'd actually done some research with semiconductor, I can say that this video is an excellent explanation.

especially with the solar power clone joke

[Tore_Lund]

Lots of animation in this video. You're putting more and more effort into this! Keep it up.

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[bhavyajain]

Watched many videos of solar panels but this one is the best.
It explains everything in detail.

[KhushiSharma-cikf]

I am a simple person.
I see notification from The Science Asylum, I click.

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[GlenHunt]

You may be a dork with your happy little conductors, but you're a Physics Dork! Wear it with pride!