Can I use aluminum strips to make solar panels?

While aluminum is a common material used in the construction of solar panels, particularly for framing and mounting, it is not used to create the actual solar cells. Solar cells are typically made from silicon, which is capable of converting sunlight into electricity. Aluminum strips can be used in the assembly and support structure of solar panels, but they do not contribute to the photovoltaic effect that generates electricity. Therefore, you cannot use aluminum strips to make the active solar cell component of solar panels.