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Which metal is used for making solar cell?

Which metal is used for making solar cell? Correct Answer Silicon

The correct answer is Silicon.

Key Points

  • Solar panels are usually made from a few key components: silicon, metal, and glass.
    • Standard panels are either made from monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon.
    • Silicon is, by far, the most common material used in solar cells, representing approximately 90% of the modules sold today.
    • It is also the second most abundant material on Earth (after oxygen) and the most common semiconductor used in computer chips.
    • Crystalline silicon cells are made of silicon atoms connected to one another to form a crystal lattice.
    • This lattice provides an organized structure that makes conversion of light into electricity more efficient.

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