Here’s an article we like that explains solar energy in a very clear way. It was published by Scientific American in 2008 and still holds up as a good backgrounder on solar for people interested in learning the basics.
Solar energy has grown tremendously in the U.S. in the past 10 years, and many companies around the country are helping to pave the way to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-does-solar-power-work/
