Will solar photovoltaic panels burn out when the sunlight is too strong?
In general, solar panels will not burn out due to excessive sunlight. Solar panels are designed to capture and convert solar energy, and their materials and structures are carefully designed to withstand strong sunlight exposure. In fact, strong sunlight exposure usually causes solar panels to generate more electricity.
However, if the temperature of the solar panel is too high, it may affect its performance and lifespan. The efficiency of solar panels usually decreases with increasing temperature, so in extremely high temperature environments, the output power of solar panels may decrease. In addition, long-term exposure to high temperatures may accelerate the aging of solar panels.
In order to avoid overheating, solar panels usually take some heat dissipation measures, such as installing them in well ventilated areas or installing heat sinks on the back. When designing and installing solar energy systems, it is also necessary to consider local climate conditions and sunlight conditions to ensure that solar panels can work stably in various environments.
The main material of solar cells is usually silicon-based semiconductors. When the temperature increases, the bandgap width of semiconductor materials will narrow, allowing more carriers (electrons and holes) to cross the energy band, thereby increasing the intrinsic carrier concentration of the material. This will increase the composite effect of the material, resulting in a decrease in the photocurrent and thus reducing the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the battery.