Do solar panels use light or heat to generate electricity?

Confusion over the impact of heat and light in solar power starts with the fact that there are different types of solar power. One type of power, called solar thermal, does use the sun's light to generate heat which can be used for things like generating steam. The other type of solar power is generated by photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, which use light to generate electricity directly. 
By: 
SunPower Staff
January 9th, 2020

A Look Back at Solar Milestones of the 2010s

The 2010s have come to a close, and what a decade it was for solar energy in the United States. Let’s look back at some of the major solar milestones we hit in the 2010s.
By: 
Solar Energy Industries Association
January 6th, 2020