Why all solar panels are secretly LEDs (and all LEDs are secretly solar panels)

Why it was recommended

Steve Mould had a video[1] about this a couple of years ago where he shows a small solar panel lighting up.

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What it covers

Steve Mould shows that LEDs and solar panels are both diodes made from semiconductors, so a solar panel can emit light and an LED can generate electricity. He demonstrates a. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Steve Mould

Length

5 min 36 sec

Year

2019

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