how do we convert solar energy into electrical energy ?

There are basically 2 practical ways:1) Focus the sun's rays to make heat, and run a turbine, the same as one would do with any other heat soruce, including geothermal, coal, and nuclear.2) Use photovoltaic panels to convert a percentage of the light directly into electricity.

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The solar panels are made of solar cells. A cell is a small disk of a semiconductor like silicon. They are attached by wire to a circuit. As light strikes the semiconductor, light is converted into electricity that flows through the circuit. As soon as the light is removed, the solar cell stops producing power.

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The solar panels are made of solar cells. A cell is a small disk of a semiconductor like silicon. They are attached by wire to a circuit. As light strikes the semiconductor, light is converted into electricity that flows through the circuit. As soon as the light is removed, the solar cell stops producing power.

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Solar energy can be converted directly or indirectly into other forms of energy, such as heat and electricity. The major drawbacks (problems, or issues to overcome) of solar energy are:(1) the intermittent and variable manner in which it arrives at the earth's surface and,(2) the large area required to collect it at a useful rate.

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