= Solar cell
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A solar cell, also known as a photovoltaic (PV) cell, is a device that converts sunlight directly into electricity through the photovoltaic effect. Solar cells are typically made from semiconductor materials, such as silicon, which have properties that allow them to generate electrical current when exposed to sunlight. \#\#\# Key Components of a Solar Cell: 1. **Semiconductor Material**: Most commonly silicon, but other materials like cadmium telluride (CdTe) and thin-film technologies are also used.
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