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The history of solar cells dates back to the 19th century when the mechanism by which light can create a voltage was discovered.

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Since then, a range of materials and technologies for extracting energy from sunlight have been developed and solar cells can be used in many different types of systems.

More recently, solar energy has received increasing attention as it offers a renewable way to generate electricity.

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Here we have collected frequently asked questions about photovoltaics (FAQ).

Here you can deepen your knowledge of solar cells with our popular scientific presentation.

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