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Solar cells, solar panels, and solar arrays are related but distinct components of solar energy systems. A solar cell is the basic unit that converts sunlight into electricity, while a solar panel is a collection of multiple solar cells assembled together to generate more power. A solar array consists of multiple solar panels connected to work together, increasing the overall energy output. Although they all serve the same fundamental purpose of converting light into electrical energy, their definitions and configurations differ significantly. Understanding these differences is crucial for anyone interested in solar energy systems.
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what is the difference between solar cell, solar array, solar panel?
aren't all of them the same?
 
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seto6 said:
what is the difference between solar cell, solar array, solar panel?
aren't all of them the same?

What's the difference between a solar cell and a solar array?
 
do they have a difference don't they all do the same job convert light into electrical energy
 
seto6 said:
do they have a difference don't they all do the same job convert light into electrical energy

They do the same basic thing (convert light into DC electrical power), but there is a difference between a solar cell and a solar array. What's the definition of an array (of anything)?
 

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