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Solar panels are defined as "devices that collect and convert solar energy into electricity
or heat" (Wikipedia).
Solar panels which produce electricity are also known as 'photovoltaic cells' or 'solar
pv modules'. They are often
used to generate power for remote applications such as water pumping, lighting, data collection and
telecommunications.
A solar panel has no moving parts, and therefore has a very long life. Multiple solar panels can be
coupled together into
large 'arrays' to provide significant amounts of power.
Solar panels are available in a wide range of sizes, technologies and outputs:
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