solar cell

noun

: a photovoltaic cell used as a power source

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This commonly causes defects and stress accumulation inside the solar cells. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026 In addition to a roof full of solar cells to help charge the cars inside, the facility is chock-full of bidirectional chargers. Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026 While the technology is increasingly becoming more cost-effective and integrated into global energy grids, using solar cells to reliably propel a standard-sized vehicle long distances simply isn’t quite there yet. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026 For example, the Wadden Sea Centre, which acts as a key gate to the national park, was built using local, natural materials, relies on ground heat, and uses solar cells to maintain power. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 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 13 May. 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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