Researchers reduce solar cell dev't cost by 75%

What are solar panels?
Solar panels are solar photovoltaic modules/arrays that use solar cells to convert light from the sun into electricity. The term is sometimes used to refer to solar thermal collectors that use the sun's energy to heat water or other fluids.

What is energy consumption?
The amount of power needed to make something happen or work. Alternatively, the amount of energy consumed in the form in which it is acquired by the user.