CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

how does photo voltiac cells store electricl energy?

Open in App
Solution

Electric Cells that use solar energy to generate electricity are called photo voltaic cells. Sunlight falling on the semiconductor material of the cell gives rise to a potential difference across the terminals of the cell. The potential difference gives rise to a current when connected to any external circuit.

The photo voltaic cell doesn’t store electrical energy. It converts light energy from the sun to usable electrical energy.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Magnet
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon