Dye-based cells are similar to the silicon-based variety found on rooftops around the world in that both rely on a semiconductor to assist the conversion of luminous energy into the electrical sort.

这种基于染料的光电池同另外一种基于硅的光电池——如今已在全世界广泛应用，与屋顶随处可见——比较相似，它们的光电转换都依赖于一种半导体。