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Reflective Efficiencies Of Materials For Applications Of Bifacial Solar Cells, Michael Metter
Reflective Efficiencies Of Materials For Applications Of Bifacial Solar Cells, Michael Metter
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The bifacial solar cell is superior to its monofacial predecessor due to its ability to convert both incident light on top and reflected light from below into energy. The scattering of the reflected light is affected by the property of the material on which it is interacting. To date, little work has been contributed to studying the properties of these materials to determine optimal quantities for bifacial solar cells. In the first experiment, reflective efficiencies compared to the angle of reflection were explored for different grit of sandpaper in order to develop an understanding of how surface texture impacts reflectivity. …
A Perspective On The Recent Progress In Solution-Processed Methods For Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells, Ashwith Kumar Chilvery, S. Das, P. Guggilla, C. Brantley, Anderson Sunda-Meya
A Perspective On The Recent Progress In Solution-Processed Methods For Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells, Ashwith Kumar Chilvery, S. Das, P. Guggilla, C. Brantley, Anderson Sunda-Meya
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) were developed in 2009 and have led to a number of significant improvements in clean energy technology. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of PSCs has increased exponentially and currently stands at 22%. PSCs are transforming photovoltaic (PV) technology, outpacing many established PV technologies through their versatility and roll-to-roll manufacturing compatibility. The viability of low-temperature and solution-processed manufacturing has further improved their viability. This article provides a brief overview of the stoichiometry of perovskite materials, the engineering behind various modes of manufacturing by solution processing methods, and recommendations for future research to achieve large-scale manufacturing of high …