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When the sun shines onto a solar panel, energy from the sunlight is absorbed by the PV cells in the panel. This energy creates electrical charges that move in response to an internal electrical field in the cell, causing electricity to flow.
Yes, photovoltaic (PV) cells can absorb photons from lamp light to generate electricity. However, since indoor light intensity (approximately 500 lux) is typically less than 1% of sunlight, the conversion efficiency is extremely low.
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Quite frankly, no -- solar panels work only when there's sunlight to convert into electricity. Even on nights with strong moonlight or starlight, these illumination sources won't make a difference.