How Solar Power Works: From Photons to Electricity in 5 Key Steps

You know, when people ask "how does sunlight become usable electricity?", they're sort of touching on one of humanity's coolest physics hacks. Solar power production has grown 85% since 2018 according to the 2024 Renewable Energy Institute Report, but how exactly do those shiny panels on rooftops work? [2021-01-06 21:16]