Question

__________ is one of the most important materials is also known as solar grade silicon.

(a) Crushed silicon

(b) Crystalline silicon

(c) Powdered silicon

(d) Silicon

I had been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

I would like to ask this question from Photovoltaic Cell and Solar Cell Applications topic in section Non Conventional Energy Sources and Storage Devices of Applied Chemistry

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Crystalline silicon

The explanation: The crystalline silicon is one of the most important materials that are also called as solar grade silicon. The mono crystalline, poly crystalline silicon and ribbon silicon are the other types of silicon that are used.