Simple Definition of solar cell

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solar cell

noun

plural solar cells
: a device that uses light or heat from the sun to produce electricity

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“Solar cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/solar%20cell. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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