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Solar Energy Mythbusters

Solar Energy Mythbusters

MYTH: Solar panels contain harmful chemicals, have toxic runoff and poison the soil. FACT: Solar panels are not toxic and do not pose risks to the surrounding environment during operations or during removal and disposal. The primary material in the solar panels used...
How much do you know about solar energy?

How much do you know about solar energy?

Q: How do solar panels generate energy? A: Solar panels are comprised of many solar photovoltaic, or PV cells. PV cells can produce an electric current when exposed to light. When the sun shines onto a solar panel, energy from the sunlight is absorbed by these PV...