Definition of Solar cell

1. Noun. A cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy.

Exact synonyms: Photovoltaic Cell
Generic synonyms: Cell, Electric Cell
Group relationships: Solar Array, Solar Battery, Solar Panel

Definition of Solar cell

1. Noun. A semiconductor device that converts the radiant energy of sunlight into electrical energy ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Solar Cell

solant goose
solanum
solanums
solapsone
solar
solar-system
solar-type
solar activity
solar apex
solar apexes
solar apices
solar array
solar battery
solar blindness
solar calendar
solar cell (current term)
solar cells
solar cheilitis
solar collector
solar constant
solar corona
solar coronas
solar day
solar days
solar dermatitis
solar dish
solar eclipse
solar eclipses
solar elastosis
solar energetic particles

Literary usage of Solar cell

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"Research conducted in this facility supports high altitude test flights on the Lewis Learjet, a primary source of reliable data on space solar- cell ..."

2. The New Everyday: Views on Ambient Intelligenceby Stefano Marzano by Stefano Marzano (2003)
"Using the previous data, some 2-5 cm2 of solar cell is needed ... Applying duty-cycle operation, the remaining area of the solar cell is used to charge the ..."

3. Frontiers of Engineering: Reports on Leading-edge Engineering from the 2005 by Nae, National Academy of Engineering (2006)
"... a single-layer semiconductor polymer solar cell, in which indium-tin oxide ... (c) a bulk heterojunction solar cell based on semiconducting polymer and ..."

4. Renewable Energy: Market & Policy Trends in IEA Countries by International Energy Agency (2004)
"Phase 1 RD&D was focused on: • solar cell (thin-film and super-high efficiency solar cell manufacturing technologies, solar cell evaluation systems, etc). ..."

5. Renewable Energy: RD&D Priorities, Insights from IEA Technology Programmes by International Energy Agency (2006)
"solar cell technology Manufacturing approaches for solar cell technologies are diversifying and many varieties of materials are being investigated. ..."

6. Mantech Project Book, 1992 (1993)
"... TBD A 1990 Manufacturing Technology (MT) survey of Space Systems Division System Program Offices yielded generic requirements for solar cell technology. ..."

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