21 June SS Q.46
0. Which of the following materials is widely used in solar cell fabrication?
- Option : B
- Explanation : Solar cells are thin silicon disks that convert sunlight into electricity. The solar module consists of the silicon semiconductor surrounded by protective material in a metal frame. The protective material consists of an encapsulant of transparent silicon rubber or butyryl plastic (commonly used in automobile windshields) bonded around the cells, which are then embedded in ethylene vinyl acetate.
