Photovoltaic cell

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Semiconductor device that converts light to electricity.

A photovoltaic cell uses the photovoltaic effect in a semiconductor junction to produce a current when illuminated.

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When a photon with an energy of up to 1.12 eV hits a semiconductor, an electron is released. This photovoltaic effect is used in solar panels.

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Generation of voltage from light in a junction.