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# What are solar panels made from?

Solar panels are made from silicon that is combined with other materials and manufactured in a way that can produce electricity. Silicon is a preferred material to use in solar energy production because it has a low weight to volume ratio while still displaying robustness and strength. Additionally, Silicon atoms can connect to one another in a crystal lattice structure which makes the conversion of light into energy more efficient.

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