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Solar cells are mainly made from:

ACopper
BSilver
CCarbon
DSilicon
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Silicon
1. Silicon is abundant, but special grade is limited. 2. Solar cells use silicon. 3. Silver interconnects add to cost. _Source: syllabus Science, Chapter 14, Sources of Energy._
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