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Solar cell is a device that converts light into electrical energy via the photovoltaic effect. The most common solar cells are made of silicon and use a p-n junction. Solar cells can be combined into modules to increase voltage. Efficiency is highest for semiconductors with band gaps of 1-1.5 eV, like crystalline silicon. Materials used include silicon, cadmium telluride, and copper indium gallium selenide. Most solar cells are manufactured in China, Japan, the US, and Europe. They are used for powering dev
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- Aman Mishra
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- EN