Is a Solar Panel made of Silicon? If not, what is it made of?

Question

A solar power is used to absorb light to transform it to electricity. Is Silicon a composition of it?

Answer 1

silicon doped with boron

Answer 2

majority of solar panels are made of silicon. some high performance panels are made of gallium arsenide (GaAs)

Answer 3

yes, silicon is the main component. There are others.

Answer 4

The basic element of solar panels is pure silicon. When stripped of impurities, silicon makes an ideal neutral platform for transmission of electrons. In silicon’s natural state, it carries four electrons, but has room for eight. Therefore silicon has room for four more electrons.