Impact and recent approaches of high-efficiency solar cell modules for PV-powered vehicles

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masafumi YAMAGUCHI ◽  
Taizo Masuda ◽  
Kenji ARAKI ◽  
Yasuyuki Ota ◽  
Kensuke NISHIOKA
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Co2 Emission ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Color Variation ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Partial Shading ◽  
Great Ability ◽  
Carbon Neutrality ◽  
Cell Modules

Abstract Photovoltaic (PV)-powered vehicles are expected to play a critical role in a future carbon neutrality society because it has been reported that the vehicle integrated PVs (VIPVs) have great ability to reduce CO2 emission from the transport sector. Development of high-efficiency solar cell modules is very important for this end. In this paper, analytical results for impact of high-efficiency solar cell modules on increases in electric vehicle (EV) driving distance, reducing CO2 emission and saving charging cost of EV powered by PV are shown. The III-V triple-junction and Si tandem solar cell modules with an efficiency of more than 35% have potential of the EV driving distance of more than 30 km/day on average and more than 50 km/day on a clear day. The effects of temperature, partial shading, curved surface and color variation of solar cell modules upon output power of the VIPV are also briefly shown.

scholarly journals Role of PV-Powered Vehicles in Low-Carbon Society and Some Approaches of High-Efficiency Solar Cell Modules for Cars

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (06) ◽  
pp. 375-395
Author(s):  
Masafumi Yamaguchi ◽  
Taizo Masuda ◽  
Kenji Araki ◽  
Daisuke Sato ◽  
Kan-Hua Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Cell Modules

Super High Efficiency Multi-Junction Solar Cells and Concentrator Solar Cells

2012 ◽  
pp. 2003-2023
Author(s):  
Masafumi Yamaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Triple Junction ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Single Junction ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Cell Modules

While single-junction solar cells may be capable of attaining AM1.5 efficiencies of up to 29%, Multi-Junction (MJ, Tandem) III-V compound solar cells appear capable of realistic efficiencies of up to 50% and are promising for space and terrestrial applications. In fact, the InGaP/GaAs/Ge triple-junction solar cells have been widely used in space since 1997. In addition, industrialization of concentrator solar cell modules using III-V compound MJ solar cells have been announced by some companies. This chapter presents principles and key issues for realizing high-efficiency MJ solar cells, issues relating to development and manufacturing, and applications for space and terrestrial uses.

Very High-Efficiency Solar Cell Modules

2018 ◽  
pp. 114-128
Author(s):  
Allen Barnett ◽  
Douglas Kirkpatrick ◽  
Christiana Honsberg ◽  
Duncan Moore ◽  
Mark Wanlass ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Cell Modules ◽  
Very High

Vacuum-assisted annealing method for high efficiency printable large-area polymer solar cell modules

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 3206-3211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenchao Zhao ◽  
Yun Zhang ◽  
Shaoqing Zhang ◽  
Sunsun Li ◽  
Chang He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Polymer Solar Cell ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Cell Modules ◽  
Annealing Method

We demonstrated that by being annealed under an easily attainable vacuum, the blade coated active layer showed almost the same phase separation morphology and photovoltaic performance as did a spin-coated device.

scholarly journals Very high efficiency solar cell modules

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allen Barnett ◽  
Douglas Kirkpatrick ◽  
Christiana Honsberg ◽  
Duncan Moore ◽  
Mark Wanlass ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Cell Modules ◽  
Very High

The Research and Development of the Third Generation of Photovoltaic Modules

2013 ◽  
Vol 1538 ◽  
pp. 151-160
Author(s):  
Tingkai Li
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
The Third ◽  
Si Solar Cell ◽  
Cell Modules

ABSTRACTIn order to make high efficiency and low cost solar cell modules, the concept of third generation of photovoltaic modules have been provided. The first generation solar cell: Crystal Si solar cell including single crystal and poly-crystal Si solar cell；The second generation solar cell：Thin film solar cell including Si base thin film, CIGS, CdTe and III-V thin films; The third generation solar cell is the future high efficiency and low cost solar cell modules, such as low cost quantum dots solar cell, Si base thin film tandem and triple cell modules, III-V solar cell on Si, HIT solar cell and nanotechnology with no vacuum technique such as printable technologies and etc. This paper reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of each generation of the solar cell modules and technologies and discussed the research and development of the third generation of photovoltaic modules including the detail technology developments.

Development of High‐Efficiency Solar Cell Modules for PV‐Powered Vehicles

Solar RRL ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masafumi Yamaguchi ◽  
Ryo Ozaki ◽  
Kyotaro Nakamura ◽  
Kan-Hua Lee ◽  
Nobuaki Kojima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Cell Modules

Super High Efficiency Multi-Junction Solar Cells and Concentrator Solar Cells

2012 ◽  
pp. 139-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masafumi Yamaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Triple Junction ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Single Junction ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Cell Modules

While single-junction solar cells may be capable of attaining AM1.5 efficiencies of up to 29%, Multi-Junction (MJ, Tandem) III-V compound solar cells appear capable of realistic efficiencies of up to 50% and are promising for space and terrestrial applications. In fact, the InGaP/GaAs/Ge triple-junction solar cells have been widely used in space since 1997. In addition, industrialization of concentrator solar cell modules using III-V compound MJ solar cells have been announced by some companies. This chapter presents principles and key issues for realizing high-efficiency MJ solar cells, issues relating to development and manufacturing, and applications for space and terrestrial uses.

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