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Photovoltaic solar cells

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Devices that capture light energy from the sun and convert it directly into electrical energy; their effectiveness is limited by sunlight availability.

AP course connection

Topic 6.8: 6.8 Solar Energy

Unit 6

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