How do solar cells work?

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  • What are solar cells and how do they work? Watch this video to find out!!
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  • @christianldove
    @christianldove 2 роки тому +161

    For those confused regarding why the electrons go to the top (Negative Plate) rather than bottom (Positive Plate), it is because of the valence forces at work for Phosphorus and Boron. Phosphorus is inclined to gain up to 3 additional electrons to reach valence stability (fill the valence shell), whereas Boron is inclined to lose two electrons to reach valence stability (empty the valence shell). These forces are what direct the electron toward the net negative plate, because the valence forces are stronger than the electromagnetic forces in this particular system. The electromagnetic forces go to work once the electron enters the electrical circuit.

    • @abalakrishnan4152
      @abalakrishnan4152 2 роки тому +12

      Thank you so much! You have zero idea how long I have been trying to find an answer for this.

    • @mr.electro4674
      @mr.electro4674 Рік тому +1

      Oh! makes sense now TYSM

    • @VcXXX666
      @VcXXX666 Рік тому +6

      Hm.. Photoelectric effect happens in the depletion region between Phosphorus and Boron where the electric field is directed towards N (Phosphorus).
      Both N and P regions are electrically neutral by default because P has extra proton to neutralize its extra electron in the outer shell, and Boron has one proton less to neutralize a lack of one electron.
      The electric field happen in the depletion region due to free electrons from N filling free spaces in P region, and now the N side of depletion region has Phosphorus ions (without extra electron) and P side of the depletion region has Boron ions (with extra electron).
      This result in an electric field pointing to N region (depletion region is positive on N side and negative on P side) which pushes electrons to N and holes to P.
      The photoelectric effect happens when photon hits depletion region and creates a hole and electron which are channeled to the corresponding sides making N side more negative and P side more positive, if you close the circuit the electrons would flow through the wire from N to P making it stable again and this creates electricity as long as the sun is hitting the depletion region. That's why the N layer is thinner than P layer, so that the photon travels less to the depletion region.
      This video doesn't go into detail about depletion region as some other videos about NP junction.

    • @user-se8to2lg5v
      @user-se8to2lg5v Рік тому

      Thanks. I used to think N-type more electrons so flowing should go from N to P

    • @francescolossiorebaza2054
      @francescolossiorebaza2054 Рік тому +1

      So instead of the electric field you're saying that electrons goes to the N Layer and Holes goes to P Layer when the light hits the depletion region because the valence forces of Ph and Boron. it's a little bit confusing bc i saw a lot of videos that explain that phenomenon is due to electric field

  • @melindaleon5907
    @melindaleon5907 11 місяців тому +58

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  • @napalm5
    @napalm5 4 роки тому +147

    This is absolutely the best explanation. Made me audibly have that "aha!" moment. Kudos to the creator.

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      @geoffroytsimamotsy7608 3 роки тому +1

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      @annetterobson9789 3 роки тому +1

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    • @rowankylen8353
      @rowankylen8353 3 роки тому

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      @myleszayd4712 3 роки тому

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      @ikerjimmy2696 3 роки тому

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  • @michaelvanlasam3073
    @michaelvanlasam3073 5 років тому +42

    after watching so many videos, now i get it how how this works...

  • @roquilflame4603
    @roquilflame4603 3 роки тому +5

    Its freking 2 AM what am I doing here

  • @TheHeraldu
    @TheHeraldu 3 роки тому +18

    Very illustrative and rigorous explanation, helping me study for a Photovoltaic Systems test.
    Thanks!

  • @amirdahan5660
    @amirdahan5660 5 років тому +9

    Best animation explaining how something works so far

  • @ranmouri1569
    @ranmouri1569 2 роки тому +2

    This is what we call an explanation , this is the best vd i watched explaining the photovoltaic cells working process, big up

  • @RadwanAlJbour
    @RadwanAlJbour 2 роки тому +3

    I have not seen any better explanation than this video on this topic. Many thanks.

  • @ozuluonyeizuchukwubasil9108
    @ozuluonyeizuchukwubasil9108 2 роки тому +5

    Very explanatory, totally recommend this to starters and professionals alike

  • @hellese1449
    @hellese1449 3 роки тому +3

    You just made my day!!!!
    You just made school a whole lot easier!!! THANKS!!!!

  • @-AdarshVulli
    @-AdarshVulli 5 років тому +6

    Good comparison with leaf and nice explanation

  • @ieatnoodls
    @ieatnoodls 3 роки тому +5

    wonderfully concise and clear explaination, thank you!

  • @richardzahora
    @richardzahora 2 роки тому +5

    Wow! This video is so well put together. Really helped me with my project!

  • @eaglegaming8084
    @eaglegaming8084 Рік тому +1

    Tomorrow is my exam of science,This will help me a lot. Thank you

  • @Stormbatting
    @Stormbatting 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video! im having a project and you really saved me. Ty for the great illustration.

  • @physicshub4637
    @physicshub4637 Місяць тому

    A very easy way of making people understand

  • @yosefalsheikhqasem8370
    @yosefalsheikhqasem8370 3 роки тому

    Thanks verry much man! For long time ago i have read pdf books and search about videos to understand how the hole principles works and i have understand it in this video realy thanks

  • @ryuumaru
    @ryuumaru 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for this awesome simply explaination
    .

  • @naveenr4153
    @naveenr4153 4 роки тому

    Wow, this is fantastic! Speechless

  • @ravikanth5936
    @ravikanth5936 6 років тому +2

    Its a real informative clip. Thanks

  • @nickbeats9883
    @nickbeats9883 3 роки тому +3

    Such a great video, which software did you use to animate this? these animations are so smooth

  • @AryanSingh2512.
    @AryanSingh2512. 4 роки тому

    The most simplistic explaination. Thanks

  • @clubanimations1151
    @clubanimations1151 3 роки тому +8

    3:36 why would P accept the positive hole, since positives are supposed to incline towards negatives right???

    • @nirvash1765
      @nirvash1765 3 роки тому

      In the gray zone the there's postive charges that are attracted toward the red zone, and negative charges that are attracted toward the green zone, this creates an electric field pointing down (in the image from the video), so when light hits on the solar cell, some electrons get free and consequently some postive holes, this free elctrons are driven up by the electric field and the positve holes are driven down.
      Sorry for bad english.

  • @Cofii17
    @Cofii17 Рік тому +2

    Really good explanation and easy to understand. Thanks!!

  • @pologroundsbld2
    @pologroundsbld2 6 років тому

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  • @Pauljamesww
    @Pauljamesww 5 років тому +1

    great video, thank you :)

  • @nandhinees.r3383
    @nandhinees.r3383 4 роки тому +1

    Fabulous teaching but teach elaborately🧐

  • @rohitchakraborty4619
    @rohitchakraborty4619 4 роки тому +2

    Quite helpful keep providing knowledge to us

  • @cindyo.3110
    @cindyo.3110 3 роки тому +1

    Best explanation ever!!!!! thanks a lot :)

  • @vipulsharda8817
    @vipulsharda8817 5 років тому

    A perfect explaination

  • @basu.31
    @basu.31 6 років тому +2

    Helpful. Thanks

  • @Lifes1BeautifulRide
    @Lifes1BeautifulRide 5 років тому

    Wow this was great

  • @garrettlees
    @garrettlees 4 роки тому

    Very good. You nailed it 🌞

  • @joshuatheboss9287
    @joshuatheboss9287 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much helped me alot in class keep up the good work

  • @harideeppoturi8751
    @harideeppoturi8751 5 років тому

    Explained well very nice and easily explained

  • @AditaKhare
    @AditaKhare 3 роки тому +2

    Now this is what "a perfect explanation" means!🙌

  • @arezqader2153
    @arezqader2153 Рік тому

    Best video on solar energy

  • @vishnubishnoi848
    @vishnubishnoi848 5 років тому +6

    Nice explanation sir

  • @shahurajkallure3938
    @shahurajkallure3938 4 роки тому +1

    Best explosion Sir

  • @smartboy9845
    @smartboy9845 4 роки тому

    Very nyc video to show how solar cells work 😍

  • @srinivasgampa7171
    @srinivasgampa7171 4 роки тому

    Well explained thanks

  • @atharvashankar
    @atharvashankar 8 місяців тому

    it helped me with my project!

  • @bloomerstudio1403
    @bloomerstudio1403 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your kindly information 😊😊👍

  • @saradhasekar9670
    @saradhasekar9670 Рік тому

    thank you for the wonderful explanantion

  • @vrindapj1748
    @vrindapj1748 4 роки тому

    Very useful Thankyou....

  • @VitalTechnology_
    @VitalTechnology_ 2 роки тому

    Going to show this to my kid in the future when it comes to the birds and the bees talk

  • @HiteshKumar-wx9or
    @HiteshKumar-wx9or 4 роки тому

    Best video
    Thank you Sir

  • @omarzouk
    @omarzouk 2 роки тому

    Excellent. Thanks

  • @EngnrIdris
    @EngnrIdris 3 роки тому +1

    You are wonderful! thank you so much.

  • @p4lladion
    @p4lladion 6 років тому

    This helped alot. Thanks!

  • @dakshinasenevirathne2361
    @dakshinasenevirathne2361 2 роки тому

    Super, best explaination, thank u very much

  • @aliyahbhatbhat8458
    @aliyahbhatbhat8458 5 років тому

    Very very very good vedio.Thanks sir

  • @AmitKumar-jy8cg
    @AmitKumar-jy8cg Рік тому

    thankyou you explain it very nicely

  • @TheMCVillage
    @TheMCVillage 5 років тому +1

    Pretty good video. Did see an error though...Infrared light is actually important and does not just pass through, it contributes to production as well.

    • @garrettlees
      @garrettlees 4 роки тому

      Hey, _you_ can't be Garrett L -- _I'm_ Garrett L!

  • @sani627
    @sani627 2 роки тому

    Amazing lecture 🙂 👍👍👍

  • @yersundanny
    @yersundanny Рік тому

    Wow this video is a gold.

  • @snakeeye5862
    @snakeeye5862 5 років тому

    Super video bro i understand the concept very clearly

  • @Aditya_yd27
    @Aditya_yd27 5 років тому

    Thank you

  • @mr.chatter
    @mr.chatter 2 роки тому

    Great Explanation Buddy

  • @fury6518
    @fury6518 5 років тому

    amazing video

  • @pinkykalyanam9927
    @pinkykalyanam9927 5 років тому

    i hope a very helpful and useful information is given by you

  • @informationandtechnology4382
    @informationandtechnology4382 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Sir

  • @stinger9740
    @stinger9740 Рік тому

    one of the best indepth explanation.....Now i can say what is the depression layer... Nc content .........

  • @watchmeeatfatbellydancer5864
    @watchmeeatfatbellydancer5864 5 років тому +2

    how do l get the energy from the panel to my phone or toaster can you please explain application. TY

  • @crazyzombie99
    @crazyzombie99 6 років тому +101

    Could anyone explain why the electrons move upward, towards the negative side? You'd expect them to move to the positive holes downward as they are attracted? Also, how can a hole move? I assume it are ''holes'' on the shell of the atoms, but how does that move around? Thanks

    • @bobsmithson3031
      @bobsmithson3031 6 років тому +59

      The "holes" are areas where there are fewer electrons. In reality, the electrons around the hole shift around to displace the hole. As for the electron direction, that's because the electrons want to meet the positive charges/holes through the path of least resistance. Although the distance going straight down is smaller, the resistance/conductivity makes that impossible.

    • @crazyzombie99
      @crazyzombie99 6 років тому

      thanks!

    • @srinivaskari
      @srinivaskari 5 років тому

      so there is an additional layer of material that acts as resistance?

    • @tennis5126
      @tennis5126 5 років тому +4

      Bob - I don't understand why the electrons move towards the N-type and not the P-type. I thought the least resistance would be going towards opposite charges (negative to positive) and not like charges (negative to negative).

    • @mrsemifixit
      @mrsemifixit 5 років тому +5

      ABC The path of least resistance is actually through the wires into the component being powered which makes its way back to the holes on the bottom

  • @jitul146
    @jitul146 2 роки тому

    This help me a lot❤️😀

  • @user-kt2ru1ui5o
    @user-kt2ru1ui5o 10 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤ much love from Uganda

  • @jc8153
    @jc8153 4 роки тому +2

    So in a nutshell, we get energy from the light’s velocity when the wave hits the material?

  • @ushamagesh7975
    @ushamagesh7975 4 роки тому

    Very nice explain

  • @johanburger6109
    @johanburger6109 4 роки тому +1

    Why do the electrons go up into the strip when hit by photons, wouldn't the electron hop over the junction into the p type material. Opposite charges attract, does the electron choose the strip on top instead because it is the path of least resistance?

  • @JarifGG
    @JarifGG 3 місяці тому

    thank you sir

  • @sebastianposada4210
    @sebastianposada4210 5 років тому +1

    Best explanation on the internet yet!

  • @ajmala6400
    @ajmala6400 4 роки тому

    Good presentation

  • @TheHowToTutorials1
    @TheHowToTutorials1 4 роки тому

    I owe you my life

  • @HemanthKumar-cc1so
    @HemanthKumar-cc1so 5 років тому

    Super..

  • @johnaugsburger6192
    @johnaugsburger6192 5 років тому

    Thanks

  • @user-kr4jw8yx5e
    @user-kr4jw8yx5e 3 роки тому

    Wow!

  • @ikaschannel1823
    @ikaschannel1823 7 місяців тому

    You're video is so amazing, can i use your video for my thesis?

  • @NicoWill-h4w
    @NicoWill-h4w 2 роки тому +1

    this helped me so much with my school wrok😊🤩🤩🤩

  • @elgracko
    @elgracko 5 років тому

    the thin metal lines only would only let a certain polarity of visible light through, no?

  • @angusmac2037
    @angusmac2037 2 роки тому

    Very good video. Thank you.
    Begs the question of what the utility companies will do if/when houses are net zero? Still need a grid. Who’s gnna pay for the maintenance?

  • @farahshahrim8410
    @farahshahrim8410 6 років тому +1

    very nice, clear and informative video.. thankss!

  • @KSMUTHUKUMARSKUMAR
    @KSMUTHUKUMARSKUMAR 3 роки тому

    Super Sir

  • @imranhossain8485
    @imranhossain8485 2 роки тому

    GREAT

  • @faisalshaikh389
    @faisalshaikh389 4 роки тому +1

    How many cold the solar I bike it

  • @sumitrathod2055
    @sumitrathod2055 5 років тому

    good workkkk....

  • @sudhirpatil3434
    @sudhirpatil3434 5 місяців тому

    Nice.....

  • @ANJA-mj1to
    @ANJA-mj1to 9 місяців тому

    N type - Depletion Region - P type must be very well known as well as sun position and azimuth to give this conclusion with SO GOOD ABSTRACT for begging. But also we must consider that day = 24 hours & and bring more development Methods for night period
    GOOD ABSTRACT 👍

  • @Poonamshivansh6095
    @Poonamshivansh6095 3 роки тому +1

    ULTIMATE

  • @shubhamsinghrathore2893
    @shubhamsinghrathore2893 4 роки тому +1

    Software you use for annimation? I am interested in learning annimation so....

  • @filk3654
    @filk3654 Рік тому

    Hi! Do you have a source for the 350-1140nm window? I'm trying to do more research into the topic. Thank you!

  • @stanislavjaracz
    @stanislavjaracz 4 роки тому +1

    This is a great way of explaining photovoltaic principle to general audience. I think it would be even better to put put this into the context. First, efficiency of photosynthesis is 0.3 - 0.38 to obtain liquid fuel, biodiesel or ethanol. In contrast, efficiency of typical silicon PV cell today, 15 - 18% is magnificent so, the wording on 'future challenges on improving efficiency' is misleading. Second, energy storage. Maybe, at the time of making this video it was a challenge. Today, the cost of utility scale battery storage is cheaper than pumped storage hydroelectricity. So, renewable energy (lead by wind) is actually cheaper than coal, nuclear and even earth gas. Thank you!

  • @sagarmaurya7934
    @sagarmaurya7934 2 роки тому

    Gone be legends of editing and education

  • @darmanhashim
    @darmanhashim 4 роки тому

    better then my high school

  • @DerekFolan
    @DerekFolan 7 місяців тому

    Can they add some more Layers. For compressing the charge. Phosphorus -3 charge. Boron - 1 charge. They cells should only power a battery and then the battery charges the Home. Can we amplifier the charge to make the battery charge faster with less sun or with lower frequency ? Like a bigger entrance layer for Frequency and a smaller exit. A funnel , or like the refrigerator or heat pump. Pushing things into smaller spaces. Maybe the people that make microchips can make better smaller Frequency cells.

  • @hunnybaweja1387
    @hunnybaweja1387 5 років тому

    Please make the video of solar cell working model

  • @user-ls5oq9df7f
    @user-ls5oq9df7f 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for this awesome simply explaination

  • @nuwanchamara2235
    @nuwanchamara2235 3 роки тому

    So live it

  • @nitumonibarman2541
    @nitumonibarman2541 5 років тому

    What components used in middle layer