A semiconductor-based device used to convert sunlight directly to electricity.
A solar cell; a cell that converts sunlight directly to electrical energy.
a device which produces an emf, and hence a current, in response to light which is absorbed by the cell.
A device that acts much like a battery when exposed to light and converts light energy into electrical energy.
A photovoltaic cell is used by being connected to other cells to become a solar panel. Multiple solar panels make up a solar array.
a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy
a device that generates electricity by reacting to the suns light rays
a device that turns light into electric energy
a non-mechanical device usually made from silicon alloys
a nonmechanical device usually made from silicon alloys
a semi-conductor device that converts sunlight into direct current electricity
a stack of thin layers of semiconductor materials which exhibit the photoelectric effect, such as silicon or cadmium telluride
a type of photoelectric cell that generates a voltage when a light beam falls on the boundary between two dissimilar substances within the cell
A semiconductor that converts light directly into electricity.
a semi-conductor material that converts sunlight directly to electricity.
A basic photovoltaic device, which generates electricity when, exposed to a light such as the solar radiation. All photovoltaic cells produce direct current (d.c.).
A device that produces electricity from light. Cells are the building block for modules.
Device that produces electrical current by converting light or similar radiation.
The basic device that converts light into electricity; the building block of photovoltaic modules.
Specially processed semiconductor materials such as silicon, cadmium sulfide, cadmium telluride, and gallium arsenide that convert sunlight directly into electricity. Three common types are mono-crystalline, multi-crystalline, and amorphous/thin film.
Made from silicon, this is the basic unit of a solar module that collects the sun's energy.
The smallest semiconductor element within a PV module to perform the immediate conversion of light into electrical energy (dc voltage and current).
The basic building block in photovoltaic systems. Sometimes called “Solar Cells.
A device where light energy is converted to electrical energy. Also known as a solar cell.
Device which converts radiant (solar) energy directly into electrical energy.
A specialized diode that turns light into electricity. Used in space and other remote applications. Becoming common in some consumer uses.
The treated semi-conductor material that converts solar irradiance to electricity.
A device that converts solar energy directly into electricity. For example, photovoltaic cells provide electricity for handheld calculators, watches, battery chargers, homes, and satellites.
Also known as solar cell, a semiconductor device that converts the energy of sunlight into electric energy.
A cell that generates electrical energy when incident solar radiation falls on it.
A device that changes sunlight directly into electricity.
A PV cell is the most basic element of a solar photovoltaic system. Each cell is made from semiconductor materials, and creates an electrical charge in reaction to sunlight that can be transformed into a current of electricity
A device composed of specially prepared semiconductor material or material combinations exhibiting the ability to convert incident solar energy directly into electrical energy.
An energy-conversion device that captures solar energy and directly converts it to electrical current.
Photovoltaic or solar cells convert light energy (usually sunlight) into DC by exploiting the photovoltaic effect. When photons hit semiconductor material, this releases electrons . These generate electric current.
Component commonly called a solar cell used to convert light energy into electrical energy.
A single photovoltaic device.
The specially designed silicon cell, which generates an electrical current when light, is directed onto it. Solar power systems utilize this method.