solar cells directly convert solar energy to electricity... if thats what you are asking about, then yes. if not, clarify your question.
Yes.
Solar cell
Solar energy.
How is mechanical energy is converted to electrical energy through a solar cell? It isn't, what energy is converted is commonly known as solar energy. What happens in a solar cell is that the sun "shoots" photons at the silicon cell. When the photons are shot hard enough, the silicon "breaks" as well as the photon and energy is formed. This is then used as electrical energy.
a photovoltaic cell or solar panel
Solar cells transfer sunlight directly into electricity through the photovoltaic effect, where sunlight is converted into electrical energy by generating an electric current when photons hit the cell's semiconductor material.
A solar cell is an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect.
In short, the light (electromagnetic energy) shining on the solar cell is converted directly to electric charge (potential energy). The increase in the electric charge can promote the flow of electric current in an external circuit, in much the same way as an ordinary electrical battery would.
A solar panel, also known as a photovoltaic panel, converts solar energy into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect where sunlight is converted into electricity using semiconductor materials.
A solar cell converts sunlight into electricity through a photovoltaic process, capturing the energy of photons and generating an electrical current. The energy change in a solar cell involves the conversion of solar energy into electrical energy, typically measured in terms of efficiency (%) and power output (watts). The overall energy change is positive, as sunlight is converted into usable electrical power.
light to electricity to light (plus that old devil heat).
PV cells are the correct term for a cell that converts solar energy directly to electric energy http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Photovoltaic&redirect=no