Which metal is used for making solar cell?

The correct answer is Silicon.

Key Points

• Solar panels are usually made from a few key components: silicon, metal, and glass.
  • Standard panels are either made from monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon.
  • Silicon is, by far, the most common material used in solar cells, representing approximately 90% of the modules sold today.
  • It is also the second most abundant material on Earth (after oxygen) and the most common semiconductor used in computer chips.
  • Crystalline silicon cells are made of silicon atoms connected to one another to form a crystal lattice.
  • This lattice provides an organized structure that makes conversion of light into electricity more efficient.