Question

If we place black color around solar panel,will it absorb more energy?

Answer 1

As far as I know, solar panels work by absorbing "light energy", and then converting this to "electrical energy". Some of the energy is also converted into "heat energy", as is natural; things put into sunlight will warm up. Lastly, some of the "light energy" will get reflected as "light energy". But only on specific wavelengths. That's how we can see colors..

So if a black object (say, a black solar panel) absorbs more energy than a blue object (like a blue solar panel), why are blue solar panels still in use? Why aren't solar panels black, as to absorb the maximum amount of energy from the light.

I’m writing it so you can approach buying black solar panels with your eyes open and be aware of the following:

1. Apart from you, almost no one cares what your panels look like.
2. Solar panels may not be not visible from the ground.
3. You will be paying for a product that is slightly worse than an otherwise identical standard panel.