photopile

Example:Solar panels on the rooftop contain many photovoltaic cells, which convert sunlight into electricity.

Definition:A type of photopile used to convert light energy into electrical energy, often used in solar panels and in powering small electronics.

Example:An electric cell in a torch can light up a dark room, providing both illumination and a power source for the bulb.

Definition:A device that produces an electric current with the aid of chemical reactions, and can be likened to a photopile in terms of its focus on electrical generation, though it does not necessarily involve a light-induced reaction.

Example:The house has a large array of solar panels, which convert the sun's energy into electricity using photovoltaic technology, a type of photopile.

Definition:A panel that is made up of photovoltaic cells and is used to convert sunlight into electricity, which can be a form of photopile system still in use today.