How Solar Power Works

A thorough exploration of the central concepts that make solar power work.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:16 P-N Junction
3:13 Space Charge Region
5:28 Supporting Structures
5:43 Anti-Reflective Layer
6:30 Front Contact
6:42 Passivation
6:56 Rear Contact
7:14 Module