Introduction to Solar Technology and its Environmental Importance

Abstract. In the past few decades, scientists have been seeking more environmentally friendly sources of energy due to the increasingly serious issue of global warming. As a result, photovoltaic technologies as emerged as one of the most prominent sustainable energy technologies due to their significance in controlling future carbon emissions. In this paper, the operational process of photovoltaic systems and the reason why silicon remains the most important element in building solar cells will be equally explored. Furthermore, the environmental importance of solar technologies will also be discussed, including its ability to save carbon footprints compared to traditional energy sources.