Solar panels operate by using the photovoltaic effect, where photons (light particles) from the sun strike a semiconductor material, typically silicon, and generate an electric current. This process doesn't involve any form of nuclear reaction or the emission of ionizing radiation. The fear surrounding solar panels and radiation often stems from a misunderstanding of what radiation actually is and. . Solar panels generate electricity by converting sunlight through the photovoltaic effect. These waves include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, gamma rays, and more, spanning a wide range of frequencies from low to high. It's a fair question – we're talking about electrical systems on your roof, after all. It's important to separate myths from facts and provide clear, evidence-based answers to these concerns.
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