Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic panels, are responsible for converting sunlight into electrical energy for human consumption.
A photovoltaic panel is made of silicon semiconductor materials, and when light strikes this material, solar energy is generated. A common myth is that solar panels are not cost-effective on cloudy days, but this is completely false. The panels continue to function even on cloudy days, although it is true that the more hours of sunlight there are, the more cost-effective they become.