Name the device which directly converts solar energy into electrical energy.

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Solution

Solar cells are the devices used to convert solar energy into electrical energy.
Combination of a large number of solar cells is called a solar panel which is used in the space station and artificial satellites.
Hence, the device used to convert solar energy into electrical energy is a solar cell.

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