Origins of the Bell Name

The history of the name “Bell” and its significance:

• The name “Bell” comes from the Bell Solar Battery, which was invented in 1954 by a team of researchers at Bell Laboratories in New Jersey, USA. The Bell Solar Battery was the world’s first solar PV cell capable of converting solar radiation into electrical power.

• The Bell Solar Battery was a major breakthrough in solar technology, and it helped to pave the way for the development of solar panels and other solar energy technologies.

• Bell was founded with the mission of accelerating the transition of the transportation sector to sustainable energy. The company’s name is a nod to the Bell Solar Battery, and it represents the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.

• Bell Laboratories was a high-performing team that brought together some of America’s leading researchers and scientists.

• The Bell Solar Battery made solar cells practical – generating significant amounts of electricity for the first time.

• Four years later, the technology reached a new high after Vanguard 1 was launched into space, the world’s first solar powered satellite, made possible thanks to the Bell Solar Battery.

• Today, Bell continues that pioneering legacy—not just enabling electric vehicles, but building the intelligent infrastructure that powers a cleaner, automated, and connected future.