Electrons colliding with solar panel

[Quantom]

This may be a silly question, but what if electrons collided with a solar panel instead of photons? Would the panel collect the energy of the electrons or would they be ignored?

[malawi_glenn]

Do you know how a solar panel works?

[Quantom]

I know about the photoelectric effect and that a solar panel is used to collect photons using impure silicon to create a flow of current. I just was curious if adding electrons would produce a flow of current as well.

[will.c]

If you already have a way of moving electrons, what do you need a solar panel for?