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Solar cells grow thinner, but glow brighter

The radiations from the sun can be converted into electrical energy using devices like solar cells. The device that can directly convert solar energy into usable electrical energy is known as solar cell or photovoltaic cell. The voltage generated from a single photovoltaic cell is typically only a fraction of a volt. By connecting large numbers of individual cells together, more than one kilowatt of electric power can be generated.