Energy Kids: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- A photovoltaic cell, also called a PV or solar cell, is a device that converts light (radiant) energy directly into electrical energy.
- The first PV cells were very inefficient, converting less than 1% of radiant energy into electricity.
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- A photovoltaic cell, also called a PV or solar cell, is a device that converts light (radiant) energy directly into electrical energy.
- The first PV cells were very inefficient, converting less than 1% of radiant energy into electricity.
Sources: Eia