For numerous years, the only types of solar panels commercially obtainable have been crystalline solar panels arranged in a rectangular casing and placed on a roof. This is why most people, as soon as they think of solar power for their home, envision this as their single choice. Below are a few recent advancements in solar power and mounting options you may have never heard of before.

One of the most efficient ways of generating electricity is with the help of PV cells. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are used to convert solar light photons into electricity. They perform two major functions: photo generation of charge carriers (electrons and holes) in a light-absorbing material, and separation of the charge carriers to a conductive contact that will transmit the electricity.