Definition: Solar cell
From Open Energy Information
Solar cell
Converts light into electrical energy. Traditional solar cells are made from silicon; second-generation solar cells (thin-film solar cells) are made from amorphous silicon or nonsilicon materials such as cadmium telluride; and third-generation solar cells are being made from variety of new materials, including solar inks, solar dyes, and conductive plastics.[1][2]
Wikipedia Definition
- Also Known As
- PV cell
- Related Terms
- Solar energy, Photovoltaics, energy, electricity generation
References
- ↑ http://www.nrel.gov/learning/re_photovoltaics.html
- ↑ http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/solar_glossary.html#photovoltaic_panel