solar cell

noun

: a photovoltaic cell used as a power source

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In 1995, Citizen officially called their proprietary tech the Eco-Drive and released its Eco-Drive Calibre 7878 that had the solar cell mounted underneath the dial using a non-transparent surface that allows non-visible light to filter through. David Szondy march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026 Traditional solar cells typically operate on a one-photon to one-electron transfer ratio with a maximum quantum yield of 100%. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 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 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 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 Apr. 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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