solar cells
Devices, usually made of semiconductors, that convert sunlight directly into electric current (see also current). Solar cells power artificial satellites and are often used in remote locations of the Earth.
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notes for solar cells
At present, solar cells are too expensive and inefficient to be used for commercial generation of electricity.
Words nearby solar cells
solar, solar activity, solar apex, solar battery, solar cell, solar cells, solar chariot, solar cheilitis, solar collector, solar constant, solar cycle
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