solar cell

noun

1. a photovoltaic cell that converts sunlight directly into electricity.

solar cell

noun

1. a photovoltaic cell that produces electricity from the sun's rays, used esp in spacecraft

solar cell

1. A photoelectric cell designed to convert sunlight into electrical energy, typically consisting of layers or sheets of specially prepared silicon. Electrons, displaced through the photoelectric effect by the Sun's radiant energy in one layer, flow across a junction to the other layer, creating a voltage across the layers that can provide power to an external circuit. Solar cells are used as power supplies in calculators, satellites, and other devices, and as a primary source of electricity in remote locations.

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The results were transistors, solar cells, lasers, fax machines and cellphone networks.

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In technology, managing how electrons move and interact underpins everything from electronic circuits and AI systems to solar cells and quantum computers.

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To test this effect, the team built a solar cell using a thin film of P3TTM.

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He has also said that solar cells should be installed on car roofs.

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And imports in March jumped 25%, driven by electronics, batteries and solar cells.

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