Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular around the world because of their ability to provide clean and renewable energy. But how exactly do solar panels work? Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity by using semiconductors such as silicon and germanium. When sunlight reaches the solar panel, it produces electrons inside the semiconductor that move from one end to the other, creating an electric current. This current can then be used to power appliances or heat water or even converted into direct current (DC) electricity so it can be stored in batteries and used at night or on cloudy days