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Also Known As photovoltaic cell • solar cell panel

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diagram of a solar cell structure
International Space Station
solar energy; solar cell
grid-connected solar cell system
thin-film solar cell
The satellite's solar panels are arrays of solar cells that provide the electrical energy needed for its functions, the power being stored in batteries. Its antennas may be 8 ft (2.5 m) in diameter and may transmit wide-area-of-coverage beams or narrowly focused “spot” beams.
Solar cell
Representation of an electron in a solar cell.
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Roger Angel
American astronomer