Functional parameter diagram of photovoltaic panels

The conversion of sunlight into electricity is determined by various parameters of a solar cell. The curve has been plotted based on the data in. . Solar Cell Definition: A solar cell (also known as a photovoltaic cell) is an electrical device that transforms light energy directly into electrical energy using the photovoltaic effect. In the 1950s, PV cells were initially used for space applications to power satellites, but in the 1970s, they began also to be used for terrestrial applications. At its core, PV relies on the principle of the photovoltaic effect, where certain materials generate an electric current when exposed to sunlight. [pdf]