Solar cells

• What is one advantage of solar energy?

  Reduces electricity bills
• What is a disadvantage of solar energy?

  Weather dependent
• Why is solar energy storage considered expensive?

  Because the technology and materials required for storage systems are costly
• What is a common issue associated with solar energy production?

  It uses a lot of space
• What is one environmental concern related to solar energy?

  Associated with pollution
• What are the recent developments in solar cell technology?

  • Thin-film solar cells
  • Flexible and lightweight solar cells
  • Bio-inspired solar leaf design
  • Cylindrical optical fiber solar cells
  • Perovskite solar cells
  • Organic solar cells
  • Hybrid solar panels
• What materials are commonly used in thin-film solar cells?

  Cadmium telluride (CdTe) and copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS)
• How do flexible and lightweight solar cells differ from traditional solar panels?

  They are 100 times lighter and can be attached to any surface
• What is the inspiration behind the bio-inspired solar leaf design?

  It mimics the transpiration process of plant leaves
• What is a characteristic of cylindrical optical fiber solar cells?

  They can be adjusted to increase or decrease light transmission
• What are some advantages of using perovskite solar cells?

  They are known for high efficiency and low production costs
• What is the significance of organic solar cells in solar technology?

  They offer flexibility and potential for lower production costs
• What is a hybrid solar panel?

  A combination of different solar technologies to enhance efficiency