solar cell

noun

: a photovoltaic cell used as a power source

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Tandem solar cells Perovskites are a special class of crystalline materials with superior energy-absorbing properties compared to silicon, which is used in solar cells. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026 In the 1980s the company focused on making solar cells and rechargeable batteries more efficient. David Szondy march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026 Thanks to its advances in chemistry and materials science, China has caught up with or surpassed the U.S. in the design and manufacture of advanced batteries, electric vehicles, and solar cells—key technologies for the 21st century. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026 Former President Joe Biden declined to end the China tariffs, and even added new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar cells and other products in 2024. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solar cell

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solar cell was in 1955

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“Solar cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20cell. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

solar cell

noun
: a photoelectric cell that converts sunlight into electrical energy and is used as a power source

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