The Contemporary architecture Not only has to do with the Aesthetic and functional integration From each building to the urban or rural landscape, respond to the daily needs of its users or the design of inclusive public spaces. Currently, architects and engineers must take into account the environmental impact of each project during and after its construction, that is, create constructions that mitigate the ecological footprint of its users.
Reducing the water footprint of the gardens, using water collection systems, integrating drainage sanitation systems or comprehensive waste management and also energy saving are issues that cannot be left behind in any present and future housing project. And if it is about saving energy, it is necessary to talk about solar panels, Systems that allow fossil fuel consumption and they present themselves as a logical option when taking care of the environment.
A solar panel is already a common part of the architectural elements of a house and must be integrated as such.Erik Karits / Pexels.
How do solar panels work?
It is a constant development technology. Its operation is based on calls Solar cellswhich are plaques or cells composed of silicon or gallium arseniuro that They receive the light and heat from the sun And they conduct it so that they transform into electrical energy.
In addition to silicon or arseniuro, cells contain other compounds that structure it in two parts, in the manner of a battery: A negative and positive pole that allow, which is exposed to the sun, the photons that collide with each other inside each plate, move the electrons where there is a negative load towards the positive part, where they are needed. That movement produces electricity.
According to photons «release» electrons, more and more electricity is generated. Which It will depend on the sun's energy they receive. Electrons that are not used or come from the wind return to the negative pole, causing everything to start again cyclically and that is what allows the production of DC which is stored in batteries until it is converted into alternating current, which is used at home, by voltage investors.