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How do we obtain energy from solar power?

This process begins with the conversion of solar protons into electrons, to generate a current produced by the photovoltaic cells, they are semiconductors that exchange visible light into direct current. Next, the photovoltaic cells are composed of semiconductive materials, they absorb the radiation produced by the sun, the photons in the sunlight blow the electrons of the silicon and this allows the flow of electric current. Finally, there is an electric field that is used for the flow of electrons in a certain direction, this is used to power devices.

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