Question

What is a photovoltaic cell?

Answer 1

A solar cell, or photovoltaic cell, is an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect, which is a physical and chemical phenomenon.

Answer 2

Hey Friend,

A photovoltaic cell is also simply called a solar cell.

There are various devices for energy conversions. Similarly, a solar cell / photovoltaic cell is an electrical device which is used to convert light energy into electric energy! It is widely used in solar pannels, wrist watches etc.
It traps the sun's energy (photons) and causes a flow of electrons, thereby converting the light energy to electric energy...

Hope it helps!