solar cell

noun

: a photovoltaic cell used as a power source

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Scientists in China have developed a new method to boost efficiency and strength of solar cells. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026 China has long dominated the rare earths market , and produces 67% of the world’s germanium, a vital component in developing military imaging, fiber optic communications and solar cells, Canaccord analyst Austin Moeller wrote in a 33-page report. Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026 One key aspect of Panasonic’s CES 2026 was its thrust into AI infrastructure across multiple applications like energy storage for data centers, electronic materials for data servers, cooling pumps, compressors, chip packaging equipment and green transformation solutions (solar cells, recycling). Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Residential clean energy credit: Equal to 30% of the cost of installation of certain energy items like solar cells, small wind turbines or battery storage if done before year-end. Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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solar cell

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

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