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In simplest terms a diode can be understood as a two terminal electronic device, which allows electrical current to pass in One Direction Diodes are made of a semiconductor material, usually silicon, although materials likeselenium and germanium are sometimes used in its construction. A diode only allows. . Diodes are extensively used in solar panel installations. Since the prevent backflow of current (unidirectional flow of current), they are used as blocking. . Figure 2 shows the simple working of a blocking diode. Electricity flows from high potential to low potential.Figure 2: Blocking diode in solar system In this setup, during the day the solar panel (at high potential) produces. . Figure 3 shows the simple working of a bypass diode. In this setup, one of the solar panel is faulty and is not producing any current.Figure 3:. [pdf]