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Describe a solar cell. Name the elements which can be used to fabricate a solar cell.


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The concept used: Solar Energy

Solar energy is one of the renewable sources of energy available in nature. It can be harnessed by the direct method of the solar cell, where the solar cell converts solar energy into electrical energy.

Solar Cell:

A solar cell is a device used to convert the solar energy present in the sunlight into electrical energy. A solar panel consists of a number of solar cells that absorb the sunlight and convert it into electricity utilizing the motion of the electrons.

Elements used to fabricate solar cells:

The solar cells use semiconductors to absorb the sunlight. The semiconductor materials used for the fabrication of solar cells are as follows:

  1. Selenium
  2. Silicon
  3. Gallium

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