Bell Laboratories invented the modern solar cell in 1954. Daryl Chapin, one of the original inventors of the solar cell, gifted some of his cells to Lynn Salvo after an interview in 1993. Over 67 years after their creation, these solar cells still produce power.
| Company | Bell Laboratories |
| Year | 1954 |
| Cell Type | Monocrystalline |
| Primary Use | Experimental, |
| Materials | Silicon |
| Size | 3x8x1 cm |
| Weight | 0.005 g |
| Acquisition | Donated |
