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What is the shape of the solar modules?
What is the shape of the solar modules?
Who discovered the photovoltaic (PV) effect?
Who discovered the photovoltaic (PV) effect?
What is the purpose of the p-type and n-type junction in photovoltaic solar cells?
What is the purpose of the p-type and n-type junction in photovoltaic solar cells?
What are the most common materials used in photovoltaic solar cells?
What are the most common materials used in photovoltaic solar cells?
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What is the result of a photon with sufficient energy impinging on the p-type and n-type junction in photovoltaic solar cells?
What is the result of a photon with sufficient energy impinging on the p-type and n-type junction in photovoltaic solar cells?
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What is the classification of photovoltaic solar cells based on?
What is the classification of photovoltaic solar cells based on?
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What is the primary function of a solar cell?
What is the primary function of a solar cell?
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What is the approximate maximum open circuit voltage of a single-junction silicon solar cell?
What is the approximate maximum open circuit voltage of a single-junction silicon solar cell?
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Why is there a need for inexpensive alternatives to fossil fuels?
Why is there a need for inexpensive alternatives to fossil fuels?
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What is a solar cell in its most basic form?
What is a solar cell in its most basic form?
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What is a characteristic of the manufacturing process of organic devices?
What is a characteristic of the manufacturing process of organic devices?
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What is a characteristic of a photoelectric cell?
What is a characteristic of a photoelectric cell?
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What is the advantage of using solar cells as an energy source?
What is the advantage of using solar cells as an energy source?
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What can individual solar cells be combined to form?
What can individual solar cells be combined to form?
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What is the purpose of generating electricity using organic solar cells?
What is the purpose of generating electricity using organic solar cells?
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What type of energy do solar cells transform into electrical energy?
What type of energy do solar cells transform into electrical energy?
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What is the photovoltaic effect used for in a solar cell?
What is the photovoltaic effect used for in a solar cell?
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What is the characteristic of the first generation of solar cells?
What is the characteristic of the first generation of solar cells?
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