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Solar power, also known as solar electricity, refers to the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity. This can be achieved directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly using concentrated solar power. Solar panels, which are the main component of solar power systems, use the photovoltaic effect to convert light into electric current. Solar cells on the panels capture sunlight and convert it into usable electricity. Solar energy is a renewable and carbon-free source of energy that has the potential to meet all future energy needs if harnessed effectively. The first solar panels were developed in the 1950s, and since then, technology has advanced, allowing for more efficient energy conversion.
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