How do solar cells work?

What are solar cells and how do they work? Watch this video to find out!!

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[christianldove]

For those confused regarding why the electrons go to the top (Negative Plate) rather than bottom (Positive Plate), it is because of the valence forces at work for Phosphorus and Boron. Phosphorus is inclined to gain up to 3 additional electrons to reach valence stability (fill the valence shell), whereas Boron is inclined to lose two electrons to reach valence stability (empty the valence shell). These forces are what direct the electron toward the net negative plate, because the valence forces are stronger than the electromagnetic forces in this particular system. The electromagnetic forces go to work once the electron enters the electrical circuit.

[napalm]

This is absolutely the best explanation. Made me audibly have that "aha!" moment. Kudos to the creator.

[TheHeraldu]

Very illustrative and rigorous explanation, helping me study for a Photovoltaic Systems test.

Thanks!

[hansakpls]

after watching so many videos, now i get it how how this works...

[ozuluonyeizuchukwubasil]

Very explanatory, totally recommend this to starters and professionals alike

[amirdahan]

Best animation explaining how something works so far

[clubanimations]

3:36 why would P accept the positive hole, since positives are supposed to incline towards negatives right???

[-AdarshVulli]

Good comparison with leaf and nice explanation

[hellese]

You just made my day!!!!

You just made school a whole lot easier!!! THANKS!!!!

[eaglegaming]

Tomorrow is my exam of science, This will help me a lot. Thank you

[RadwanAlJbour]

I have not seen any better explanation than this video on this topic. Many thanks.

[physicshub]

A very easy way of making people understand

[richardzahora]

Wow! This video is so well put together. Really helped me with my project!

[Cofii]

Really good explanation and easy to understand. Thanks!!

[nandhinees.r]

Fabulous teaching but teach elaborately🧐

[ranmouri]

This is what we call an explanation, this is the best vd i watched explaining the photovoltaic cells working process, big up<3

[ieatnoodls]

wonderfully concise and clear explaination, thank you!

[johanburger]

Why do the electrons go up into the strip when hit by photons, wouldn't the electron hop over the junction into the p type material. Opposite charges attract, does the electron choose the strip on top instead because it is the path of least resistance?

[ikaschannel]

You're video is so amazing, can i use your video for my thesis?

[nickbeats]

Such a great video, which software did you use to animate this? these animations are so smooth