Photovoltaic Effect

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:basisFor solar cell operation
gptkbp:category renewable energy
solar energy
gptkbp:describes generation of voltage or electric current in a material upon exposure to light
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Edmond_Becquerel
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1839
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Photovoltaic Effect
gptkbp:involves absorption of photons
excitation of electrons
gptkbp:occurredIn semiconductors
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:photoelectric_effect
gptkbp:requires light
gptkbp:result generation of electric current
gptkbp:utilizedIn solar panels
photovoltaic cells
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Solar_Array
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5