Photovoltaic Cell Collection

International Space Station, 2008
International Space Station (ISS), February 2008, taken from the Space Shuttle Atlantis after undocking took place towards the end of the Shuttles mission to the ISS

Solar panels in the sun
Solar cells are often electrically connected and encapsulated as a module. Photovoltaic modules often have a sheet of glass on the front (sun up) side

Domestic solar panels on the side of a house. Each solar, or photovoltaic, panel is made up of many solar cells that convert light into electrical energy. The cells are made from a semiconductor

Domestic solar power. Photovoltaic cells on the roof of a house. Photographed in Brighton, UK

Greenhouse solar panels. The solar panels (centre) are arrays of photovoltaic cells which contain silicon, a semiconductor material that absorbs energy from sunlight

Solar panel arrays on tracking bases. The solar panels are arrays of photovoltaic cells which contain silicon, a semiconductor material that absorbs energy from sunlight

Pulse laser deposition apparatus C016 / 3828
Pulse laser deposition apparatus. Close-up of the sample holder of a pulse laser (blue light) being used to deposit material on the surface of a photovoltaic cell

Photovoltaic cell testing C016 / 3829
Photovoltaic cell testing. Set-up for an I-V (current-voltage) test stand for testing of a photovoltaic cell. This is a point contact configuration for the apparatus

Raman scattering analysis C016 / 3812
Raman scattering analysis. Researcher using a laser spectrometer to carry out a Raman scattering characterization analysis on photovoltaic (solar panel) materials

Satellite orbiting Earth, artwork
Satellite orbiting Earth, computer artwork

GPS satellite, artwork
GPS satellite. Computer artwork of a NAVSTAR (navigational signal timing and ranging) global positioning system (GPS) satellite in orbit around the earth

Interstellar spaceship, computer artwork. Travel between stars is likely to take hundreds of years. Spacecraft which make the journey will need to be entirely self-supporting

Galileo navigation satellite being prepared for launch. This is GIOVE-A, the first test satellite for the European Galileo satellite navigation system. It was previously known as GSTB-V2/A

Satellites orbiting Earth, artwork
Satellites orbiting Earth, computer artwork

Sun reflected in a solar panel. Also known as photovoltaic systems, solar panels are a means of converting the suns rays into direct electrical current

Moon base, computer artwork
Moon base. Computer artwork showing what a future US base on the Moon might look like. The base is a lmixture of cylindrical and dome habitats

International Space Station, July 2006
International Space Station, seen from the Space Shuttle Discovery as it leaves towards the end of mission STS-121. Mission STS-121 took place from 4-17 July 2006

Astronauts on the Moon. Computer artwork of astronauts and NASAs future lunar lander on the Moon. The astronauts are carrying out experiments and collecting samples to bring back to Earth

Small windmill used to drive a pump, which alters water levels in irrigation ditches. Behind the windmill are a row of houses (centre) that have solar panels fitted into the roofline

Domestic solar panelling built into the roofline of a row of houses. Each solar, or photovoltaic, panel is made up of many solar cells that convert light into electrical energy

Solar power station. This station can generate 5 megawatts of power. Solar power is a renewable source of energy which uses photovoltaic cells to convert the Suns light into electricity

Solar energy systems. Solar heating tubes (top) and an array of photovoltaic (PV) modules on a house rooftop. A passive solar water heating system comprises individual evacuated glass tubes (EGT)

Solar panels used to charge railway batteries
Solar panels. Array of solar panels (photovoltaic cells) in mountains. The cells contain a semiconducting material which converts sunlight directly into electricity

View of solar panels on the roof of a building
Solar panels. Array of solar panels (photovoltaic cells) on the roof of a building. The cells contain a semiconducting material which converts sunlight directly into electricity

Solar powered road sign, UK
Solar panel mounted above a signs at a traffic island. The panel generates electricity to illuminate the sign at night. Photographed in the UK

View of an array of amorphous solar panels
Amorphous solar panel array. View of an array of amorphous solar panels. These panels were developed at Stuttgart University, Germany, and have an extremely high efficiency

View of an amorphous solar cell
Amorphous solar cell. View of an amorphous solar cell. This cell was developed at Stuttgart University, Germany, and has an extremely high efficiency

Technician supervising solar cell manufacture
Solar panel manufacture. View of a male technician monitoring the manufacture of an amorphous solar panel. The panel is being laser- cut from an array of amorphous solar cells

Solar panels at a traffic island, UK
Solar panels mounted on signs at a traffic island. The panels generate electricity to illuminate the signs at night. Photographed in the UK

Solar panel at the ECO Centre, Wales
Solar panel at the ECO Centre, Newport, Wales, UK. The ECO Centre is a public education centre designed to promote environmental issues connected with energy use

Solar panels on house roof
Solar panels. A 1.5 kW solar electricity generating system of photovoltaic cells can be seen at right on the south-facing roof of a terraced house

Solar-powered parking meter. This parking meter is powered by electricity generated from the solar panel (black), mounted on top of the meter. Photographed in Nanaimo, Vancouver, Canada

Solar cells. Close-up of the surface of solar (photovoltaic) cells, which convert light into electrical energy. Cells are made from a semi-conductor such as silicon (as here)

Solar cell. Solar, or photovoltaic, cells convert light into electrical energy. The cell is made from a semiconductor. When light hits the semiconductor it releases electrons that are picked up by a

Solar panel use. Musicians using solar panels to power their instruments at a concert. Photographed in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA

ECO Centre, Newport, Wales, UK. The ECO Centre is a public education centre designed to promote environmental issues connected with energy use

Solar cells, artwork
Solar cells, computer artwork. Close-up of the surface of solar (photovoltaic) cells

Solar power, conceptual artwork
Solar Energy collecting by solar cells

Alternative energy sources. Two solar panels and a wind turbine on a hill in Glen Garry, Scotland, in March

Solar-powered lights, conceptual image
energy saving lamp with solare module

Solar powered street lights

Solar powered street lamp in Florida USA
A solar powered street lamp in a public park in Florida USA

Solar park, Ciudad Real, Spain
Solar park. Photographed in Ciudad Real, Castilla la mancha, Spain in August 2008

Solar panels
Solar panel, close-up

Sunset reflection on solar panel, artwork
Sunset reflection on solar panel. Artwork of a solar panel with a reflection of the setting Sun. Solar panels are arrays of photovoltaic cells that convert the energy in sunlight into electricity

Microgeneration power technology. Small-scale wind turbine, solar panels (arrays of photovoltaic cells) and solar heat collectors (centre of top row) on the roof of a building

Rooftop solar panels, Germany
Rooftop solar panels. Arrays of photovoltaic cells on the roof of an office building. Each array (or solar panel) converts the energy of sunlight into electrical power for use in the building below

Solar technology, Germany
Solar technology. Solar heat collectors (black panels) on the roof of a building on the Braamwisch Ecological Housing Estate, part of the Karlshohe Solar Project, Hamburg, Germany

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"Revolutionizing Energy: Photovoltaic Cells Powering the Future" In 2008, the International Space Station embraced the potential of photovoltaic cells as solar panels basked in the sun, harnessing its energy to fuel their operations. Beyond space exploration, these innovative cells found their way into our homes with domestic solar panels, bringing sustainable power to households worldwide. As we strive for a greener future, greenhouse solar panels emerged as an eco-friendly solution, seamlessly integrating renewable energy into agricultural practices. Solar panel arrays on tracking bases ensured maximum efficiency by following the sun's path throughout the day. Advancements in technology led to breakthroughs like pulse laser deposition apparatus and photovoltaic cell testing methods that pushed boundaries and improved performance. Raman scattering analysis delved deeper into understanding these cells' properties and optimizing their capabilities. Not limited to Earth alone, satellites orbiting our planet relied on photovoltaic cells for uninterrupted power supply. Whether it was a GPS satellite guiding us or an interstellar spaceship venturing beyond our known horizons, these tiny yet mighty cells played a crucial role in powering our explorations. With each passing day, photovoltaic cells continue to revolutionize how we generate electricity sustainably. As we embrace this remarkable technology globally, we pave the way towards a brighter and cleaner future for generations to come.