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AuthorMaurya, Muni Raj
AuthorCabibihan, John John
AuthorSadasivuni, Kishor Kumar
AuthorDeshmukh, Kalim
Available date2023-05-17T09:39:38Z
Publication Date2022-05-20
Publication NameFrontiers in Energy
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11708-022-0826-8
CitationMaurya, M. R., Cabibihan, J. J., Sadasivuni, K. K., & Deshmukh, K. (2022). A review on high performance photovoltaic cells and strategies for improving their efficiency. Frontiers in Energy, 16(4), 548-580.
ISSN2095-1701
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/42847
AbstractThe introduction of a practical solar cell by Bell Laboratory, which had an efficiency of approximately 6%, signified photovoltaic technology as a potentially viable energy source. Continuous efforts have been made to increase power conversion efficiency (PCE). In the present review, the advances made in solar cells (SCs) are summarized. Material and device engineering are described for achieving enhanced light absorption, electrical properties, stability and higher PCE in SCs. The strategies in materials and coating techniques for large area deposition are further elaborated, which is expected to be helpful for realizing high-efficiency SCs. The methods of light-harvesting in SCs via anti-reflecting coatings, surface texturing, patterned growth of nanostructure, and plasmonics are discussed. Moreover, progress in mechanical methods that are used for sun tracking are elaborated. The assistance of the above two protocols in maximizing the power output of SCs are discussed in detail. Finally, further research efforts needed to overcome roadblocks in commercialization were highlighted and perspectives on the future development of this rapidly advancing field are offered.
SponsorThis work was supported by an NPRP grant from Qatar National Research Fund under the grant number NPRP12S-0131-190030.
Languageen
PublisherSpringer Nature
Subjectefficiency
large area deposition
light harvesting
photovoltaic
sun tracker
TitleA review on high performance photovoltaic cells and strategies for improving their efficiency
TypeArticle
Pagination548-580
Issue Number4
Volume Number16
ESSN2095-1698
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