Question on solary cell etc very simple

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The discussion revolves around the differences between solar cells, solar arrays, and solar panels. Participants are exploring the definitions and functions of these components in the context of converting light into electrical energy.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether solar cells, solar arrays, and solar panels are essentially the same, as they all convert light into electrical energy.
  • Others acknowledge that while they perform the same basic function of converting light into DC electrical power, there are distinctions between a solar cell and a solar array.
  • A participant prompts for a definition of an array, suggesting that understanding this term may clarify the differences.
  • One participant provides a link for further reading on solar arrays.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the differences among solar cells, solar arrays, and solar panels, indicating that multiple views remain on the topic.

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Definitions and distinctions between terms are not fully resolved, and assumptions about the basic functions of these components are not explicitly stated.

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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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