The timeline of solar cells reflects the evolution of solar technology from the discovery of the photovoltaic effect to the modern advancements in solar energy systems. Here is a concise timeline of significant milestones in the development of solar cells: ### 19th Century - **1839**: French physicist Alexandre Edmond Becquerel discovers the photovoltaic effect, where certain materials produce small amounts of electric current when exposed to sunlight.

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