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2006-09-09 05:05:59 · 9 answers · asked by saffy 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
A solar cell (or a "photovoltaic" cell) is a semiconductor device that converts photons from the sun (solar light) into electricity. In general a solar cell that includes both solar and non-solar sources of light (such as photons from incandescent bulbs) is termed a photovoltaic cell. Fundamentally, the device needs to fulfill only two functions: photogeneration of charge carriers (electrons and holes) in a light-absorbing material, and separation of the charge carriers to a conductive contact that will transmit the electricity. This conversion is called the photovoltaic effect, and the field of research related to solar cells is known as photovoltaics.
Solar cells have many applications. They are particularly well suited to, and historically used in, situations where electrical power from the grid is unavailable, such as in remote area power systems, Earth orbiting satellites, handheld calculators, remote radiotelephones and water pumping applications. Assemblies of solar cells (in the form of modules or photovoltaic arrays) on building roofs can be connected through an inverter to the electricity grid, often in a net metering arrangement.
2006-09-09 05:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A solar cell (or a "photovoltaic" cell) is a semiconductor device that converts photons from the sun (solar light) into electricity. In general a solar cell that includes both solar and non-solar sources of light (such as photons from incandescent bulbs) is termed a photovoltaic cell. Fundamentally, the device needs to fulfill only two functions: photogeneration of charge carriers (electrons and holes) in a light-absorbing material, and separation of the charge carriers to a conductive contact that will transmit the electricity. This conversion is called the photovoltaic effect, and the field of research related to solar cells is known as photovoltaics. if you whant more go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cell
2006-09-09 05:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by pericle . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Photovoltaic cells are articles to capture solar energy. They are also called solar cells
2006-09-09 05:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 07:28:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. A device that converts light to electricity.
2006-09-09 05:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is a electric device that transforms light into electricity
2006-09-09 05:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by runlolarun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mobile phone
2006-09-09 05:07:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ethan...did u get your search from google or askjeeves?
2006-09-09 05:08:03 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Meow♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a type of battery
2006-09-09 05:11:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋