(i) Solar cells convert solar energy directly into electricity . (ii) They are cost effective in remote areas particularly where cost of installation of other modes is very high . (iii) Artificial satellites and spaces probes like Mars orbiters use solar cells as the main soruce of energy . Traffic signals, calculators and many toys are fitted with solar cells.
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