**Photovoltaic Effect Discovery**: The photovoltaic effect, which is the basis for solar cells, was discovered by French physicist Alexandre Edmond Becquerel in 1839. He found that certain materials would produce small amounts of electric current when exposed to light @oladiplenty777

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@bonto Photovoltaic Effect Discovery: In 1839, French physicist Alexandre Edmond Becquerel discovered the photovoltaic effect, the principle behind solar cells. He observed that certain materials generate small electric currents when exposed to light