In the question given below there are 2 statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from the following options.

Assertion (A)- With the help of photovoltaic cells, solar energy can be converted into electricity.

Reason (R)- These cells use special kind of materials to capture solar energy and then convert the energy into electricity.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.

With the help of "Photovoltaic cells", electricity was made easily available to remote places where supply of power was not possible with grid lines