Large scale solar energy utilization the use of thin film solar cells

AbstractMorphologically controllable thin-films of a zinc-containing tetraphenylporphyrin (ZnTPP) combined with an L-glutamide lipid has been fabricated and complexation of ZnTPP with fullerene was examined for organic thin-film solar cells, which gave 3 times enhancement of solar energy-to-electricity conversion efficiency through chlorobenzene-annealing in comparison with the conversion efficiency of untreated one.

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Super absorption of solar energy using a plasmonic nanoparticle based CdTe solar cell

RSC Advances ◽

10.1039/c9ra07782k ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (59) ◽

pp. 34207-34213 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Qandeel Rehman ◽

Aimal Daud Khan ◽

Adnan Daud Khan ◽

Muhammad Noman ◽

Haider Ali ◽

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Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Solar Cells ◽

Solar Cell ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Cost Reduction ◽

Thin Film Solar Cells ◽

Photon Absorption ◽

Plasmonic Nanoparticles ◽

Substantial Cost ◽

Plasmonic Nanoparticle

Improving the photon absorption in thin-film solar cells with plasmonic nanoparticles is essential for the realization of extremely efficient cells with substantial cost reduction.

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Global Utilization of Solar Energy and Development of Solar Cell Materials

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.608-609.151 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 608-609 ◽

pp. 151-154

Author(s):

Chun Ma ◽

Xiao Chun Zhang ◽

Guang Yu Zhang ◽

Wei Ping Chen ◽

Song Gu

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Solar Cell ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Exponential Growth ◽

Energy Utilization ◽

Qualitative Information ◽

Systematic Analysis ◽

Solar Energy Utilization ◽

Specific Technology ◽

Energy And Development

Solar energy is an important energy for human and used in various technologies. Solar technologies are technologies which capture, convert and distribute solar energy. Studies focus on the solar energy to its importance or specific technology. There is, however, little qualitative information on status of solar energy utilizing and solar cell materials developing. This research has tended to focus on systematic analysis of global utilization and development of solar cell materials, rather than on specific technology. The results showed that from 1996 to 2010, the global solar energy utilization is exponential growth with years. The top ten solar energy utilization countries account for 90.7% of total. The highest efficiency cells are a type of tree-junction cells. Although thin-film technologies and emerging PV have some good properties, they still need to be improved, especially in efficiency.

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Nanocomposite for Solar Energy Application

Nano Hybrids and Composites ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/nhc.20.90 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

pp. 90-107 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Genene Tessema Mola ◽

Xolani G. Mbuyise ◽

Saheed O. Oseni ◽

Wiseman M. Dlamini ◽

Patrick Tonui ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Solar Cells ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Organic Solar Cells ◽

Transport Processes ◽

Thin Film Solar Cells ◽

Environmental Stability ◽

Solar Energy Application ◽

Inorganic Nanocomposites ◽

Energy Application

Organic and inorganic nanocomposites have been successfully used in the preparation of thin film organic solar cells with the view either to enhance the harvesting of solar energy or to assist in the charge transport processes. The optical absorption, conductivity and environmental stability of the nanocomposite are the main criteria that determine the suitability of the material for solar energy application. This chapter discusses the properties of a number of nanocomposite which are widely used in the preparation of various types of thin film solar cells.

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Large-scale solar energy utilization—possibilities and restrictions

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy ◽

10.1016/0360-3199(86)90105-9 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 23-32 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

J NITSCH

Keyword(s):

Solar Energy ◽

Large Scale ◽

Energy Utilization ◽

Solar Energy Utilization

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Penyuluhan Pemanfaatan Energi Terbarukan (PLTS) di SMP IT Almaka Jakarta

TERANG ◽

10.33322/terang.v2i1.479 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 10-15

Author(s):

Christiono Christiono ◽

Samsurizal Samsurizal ◽

Septianissa Azzahra ◽

Rizki Pratama ◽

Titi Ratnasari ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Solar Cells ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Electricity Generation ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Apply Solar ◽

Energy Utilization ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Oil Reserves ◽

Solar Energy Utilization ◽

Question And Answer

The use of solar energy as an alternative to fossil fuels for electricity generation is increasingly being carried out nowadays. considering the decreasing oil reserves and also the environmental pollution that they cause. in order to increase the utilization of solar energy utilization in Indonesia, it is necessary to conduct socialization or introduction to various elements of society, especially students, so that it is expected to provide understanding and will also increase the utilization of solar cells in the future. socialization of Renewable Energy Utilization (PLTS) carried out at SMP IT ALMAKA Jakarta was conducted by giving an introduction to how solar cells work, problems regarding solar cells and how to apply solar cells to meet the electricity needs of the community. The presentation was conducted with an interactive method with theoretical exposure, demonstration of how to use solar cells, and question and answer sessions. the results obtained were that the participants seemed enthusiastic and able to understand how to apply solar cells seen in the question and answer session. so that participants who are the younger generation are expected to be able to develop and utilize the use of solar cells for future energy sources

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Nanowires for High-Efficiency, Low-Cost Solar Photovoltaics

Crystals ◽

10.3390/cryst9020087 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 87 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Yunyan Zhang ◽

Huiyun Liu

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Energy Source ◽

Solar Cells ◽

Solar Cell ◽

Solar Energy ◽

High Efficiency ◽

Low Cost ◽

Thin Film Solar Cells ◽

Solar Photovoltaics ◽

The Cost

Solar energy is abundant, clean, and renewable, making it an ideal energy source. Solar cells are a good option to harvest this energy. However, it is difficult to balance the cost and efficiency of traditional thin-film solar cells, whereas nanowires (NW) are far superior in making high-efficiency low-cost solar cells. Therefore, the NW solar cell has attracted great attention in recent years and is developing rapidly. Here, we review the great advantages, recent breakthroughs, novel designs, and remaining challenges of NW solar cells. Special attention is given to (but not limited to) the popular semiconductor NWs for solar cells, in particular, Si, GaAs(P), and InP.

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Research Progress of CBD-ZnS Thin-Film Buffer Layer of Solar Cells

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.556-562.169 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 556-562 ◽

pp. 169-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Huan Ke ◽

Ting Zhi Liu ◽

Shu Wang Duo ◽

Hao Zhang

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Solar Cells ◽

Buffer Layer ◽

Large Scale ◽

Clean Energy ◽

Buffer Layers ◽

Thin Film Solar Cells ◽

Research Progress ◽

Scale Production ◽

Large Scale Production

Thin film solar cells (TFSC) are the most potential for development of new and renewable clean energy. The large-scale production and application of TFSC can ease the energy crisis and protect the environment for human. However, buffer layer is a critical layer, which determines the performance of TFSC. This paper reviews the preparation, mechanisms, deposition systems, and development of ZnS thin-film buffer layers and points out that CBD-ZnS thin film is the best buffer layer material taking place of CdS.

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A Review of Various Nanostructures to Enhance the Efficiency of Solar-Photon-Conversions

Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies - Nanotechnology Applications for Improvements in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-6304-6.ch010 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 277-312

Author(s):

S. A. Akhoon ◽

S. Rubab ◽

M. A. Shah

Keyword(s):

Solar Cells ◽

Energy Harvesting ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Alternative Energy ◽

Large Scale ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Energy Utilization ◽

Electron Collection ◽

Solar Hydrogen Production ◽

Cost Efficient

The problem of dwindling energy can be attributed to the rapidly increasing worldwide energy demand, leading to an urgent need for alternative energy-harvesting technologies to sustain the economic growth by maintaining our appetite for energy. Among them, solar-energy-harvesting is most promising, and the huge demand for clean, cost-effective, and cost-efficient energy can be met by solar energy. The large-scale solar energy utilization has not become practical because of the high cost and inadequate efficiencies of the current solar-energy-conversions. Nanotechnology offers tools to develop cost-effective and cost-efficient technologies for solar-energy conversions. Nanostructures, such as nanowires, nanopillars, nanodomes, nanorods, quatumdots, nanoparticles, etc., facilitate photon absorption, electron transport, and electron collection properties of the solar-energy-conversion devices. This review specifically summarizes the contribution of the nanotechnology to photovoltaics, dye-sensitive solar cells, quantum-dot-sensitized solar cells, and solar hydrogen production devices.

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