How efficiently do solar cells work with artificial light?

May 18th, 2008 | by Michael |
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Odysseus J asked:


For example, a computer using a solar battery will operate the light without the artificial sun (I think). As this operation efficiently? What kind of bulb is the best?

EDWARDO

  1. 3 Responses to “How efficiently do solar cells work with artificial light?”

  2. By comicards on May 18, 2008 | Reply

    I used to have a pocket calculator which worked just fine on artificial light, of any bulb.
    They need photons, they’re not fussy about how they’re generated.

  3. By 3ST4X on May 20, 2008 | Reply

    Usually solar calculator can work off of light-bulbs (like in a classroom) but in a smaller area you might want to try a high-watt bulb, 60+ watts maybe.

  4. By sparrowhawk on May 22, 2008 | Reply

    It depends on what sort of solar cell you are using. Different materials respond differently to different spectrums of light. If your talking about the solar cell in your calculator then I would assume its designed to work best under typical office or classroom lighting. However if your talking about the solar panels used to power houses or a solar car then I would assume they work best under the sun.

    For a calculator I doubt that it matters what sort of light bulb you use.

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