Solar panels produce neither ionizing radiation nor harmful levels of non-ionizing radiation. Instead, they capture sunlight, a form of electromagnetic radiation, and convert it into usable electricity. The real issue is that the solar panel system, or photovoltaic system, creates dirty electricity that ultimately radiates EMF radiation into the home. The other concern comes from “smart meters” installed to. No, solar panels do not cause radiation. "The average EMF from solar inverters is 10-20 milligauss –. Photovoltaics (PV) is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect, a phenomenon studied in physics, photochemistry, and electrochemistry. It made me feel dizzy, nauseated, head-achy, and disoriented (with “brain.