Types of Photovoltaic Materials
There are several types of photovoltaic materials used in solar panels, including:
- Silicon: Silicon is the most commonly used material for solar panels. It's abundant, inexpensive, and has a high efficiency rate.
- Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS): CIGS is a thin-film photovoltaic material that's often used in solar panels with high efficiency rates.
- Gallium Arsenide (GaAs): GaAs is a high-efficiency photovoltaic material that's often used in space-based solar panels.
- Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs): OPVs are made from organic materials and are often used in flexible solar panels.