How is "Solar energy" converted into electricity?

With the help of photovoltaic cells

With the help of "Photovoltaic cells", solar energy can be converted into electricity. Special kind of material is used in the cell which captures solar energy and then convert the energy into electricity. This technology is extremely useful for remote areas and for places where supply of power through grid or power lines is either not possible or proves very costly. This technique does not create any kind of pollution or harm to the environment.