Solar power generation principle science animation

What is solar energy animation?

The animated video makes use of a minimal design aesthetic mixing 2D motion graphics and some elements of 3D design to explain the solar panel technology. The solar energy animation strikes the right chord between accurate scientific information and an easily understood overview.

Why should you use solar energy animation?

The solar energy animation strikes the right chord between accurate scientific information and an easily understood overview. The colour pallette throughout ensures the videos reflects the clients brand effectively.

How do solar panels convert sunlight into energy?

Solar panels don't use wind to generate electricity like turbines do. Instead, they convert sunlight into energy. Each solar cell is made of multiple layers, with the top semiconductor being a negative layer, which contains extra electrons. This setup allows solar panels to capture sunlight and generate electricity.

Do solar panels generate electricity at night?

Solar panels generate no electricity at night time. Solar panels can't store energy, so you have to use the electricity they generate when the sun is shining. You need batteries to store the energy generated. These are expensive. – Solar cells convert the light from the sun into electricity.

How do solar panels work?

When sunlight hits layers of silicon inside solar cells, an electric charge builds up, creating a flow of electricity. Solar panels are mainly located on the roofs of homes and buildings and can generate electricity and heat water free of charge. In the Northern Hemisphere (including Scotland) solar panels work best when they face south.

Who invented solar energy?

French physicist Edmond Becquerel invented the first photovoltaic cell for solar energy in 1839. Humans have been trying to harness the sun’s energy for most of history, but it was this invention that finally made solar energy possible on a grander scale. Since then, solar has come a long way.