'Just Clean Enough': Wet Cleaning for Solar Cell Manufacturing Applications

2012 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 293-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt Wostyn ◽  
Wouter Baekelant ◽  
Jens Rip ◽  
Michael Haslinger ◽  
Karine Kenis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Solar Power Generation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cost Of Ownership ◽  
Excess Production ◽  
Manufacturing Applications ◽  
The Cost

The cumulative installed solar power generation has been rising exponentially over the past decade. This has lead to a concomitant rise in production capabilities, leading eventually to excess production capabilities and rapid price declines per unit. In order to compete with the standard electricity generation the cost of solar panel production and installation needs to decrease even further. At the same time the solar panel and cell makers need to be able to keep a healthy margin. A crucial element in this exercise is a close control on the Cost of Ownership (CoO) of a solar cell / panel fabrication site.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND IRRADIANCE ON SOLAR POWER GENERATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
FRANK ONAIFO ◽  
AKPOFURE ALEXANDER OKANDEJI ◽  
OLAMIDE AJETUNMOBI ◽  
DAVID BALOGUN
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Solar Irradiance ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Corrosion Process ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Photovoltaic Solar Cell ◽  
Solar Power Generation

This paper studies the effect of temperature, humidity and irradiance on the power generated by a photovoltaic solar cell. This was achieved using pyranometer for determining the solar radiation, wet and dry thermometer for measuring humidity, and digital multimeter for voltage and current measurement. The result of the study show that power generation increases with increase of solar irradiance. Additionally, changes of humidity level and temperature do not significantly affect solar power generation. Furthermore, it was also observed that high temperatures and higher humidity levels accelerate the corrosion process on the solar cells which reduces the efficiency of the cells.

Investigation of Fresnel Lens Effect on Solar Panel Power Generation

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-49
Author(s):  
Abdul Hadi Mohaimin ◽  
Md. Rakib Uddin ◽  
Hasnul Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Power Output ◽  
Load Resistance ◽  
Fresnel Lens ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Heat Absorption ◽  
Solar Power Generation ◽  
Voltage Output ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Power Outputs

Solar panel power output can still be improved through various means. The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect on solar panel power generation due to Fresnel lens distance to the solar panel. The use of Fresnel lens is to magnify the light intensity from the sun to achieve higher solar collectability of solar panel which may increase power output. The Fresnel lens is to be positioned on top of the solar panel to concentrate the sunlight on to the solar panel. Voltages are measured by an electronic microcontroller with a 10-second interval while power output are determined by the product of voltage and load resistance connected to the solar panel. Immediate results were an instantaneous rise in voltage output but gradually decreasing with increase heat absorption in the solar panel. In the long run, voltage and power outputs were obtained at 0, 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 cm Fresnel lens distance to the solar panel where all results saw the reduction in voltage and power generation from the solar panel incorporated with Fresnel lens compared to one without due to high ambient temperature. Because of this, it is deemed unfeasible to use Fresnel lens for solar power generation in hot areas such as those with equatorial or tropical climate.

scholarly journals New Curved Reflectors for Significantly Enhanced Solar Power Generation in Four Seasons

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 4602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Choi ◽  
Choi ◽  
Kim ◽  
Ryu ◽  
Rim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Optimum Design ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Design Rule ◽  
Spatial Average ◽  
Solar Power Generation ◽  
Plane Type ◽  
Four Seasons ◽  
Best Fit

A new curved-type reflector for solar power generation is proposed. By adopting the curved-type reflector between consecutive solar panel arrays, all incoming sunlight can be utilized and thus, the generated power is significantly increased. Furthermore, the proposed curved-type reflector can be generally used in four seasons regardless of the altitude or angle of the installation environment. The optimum design rule for the curved-reflector, comparing to a plane-type reflector, is completely developed in this paper. A new solar cell configuration best fit for the proposed curved-reflector is also provided. Experimental results showed that the curved-type reflector improves the spatial average solar power by 61% compared to no reflector case, which is even 11% higher than the plane-type reflector. Reflectors, especially curved-type reflectors, are found to be one of promising solutions for highly efficient solar power generation.

scholarly journals ANALISIS SIMULASI PENGARUH VARIASI INTENSITAS CAHAYA TERHADAP DAYA DARI PANEL SURYA

JURNAL ELTEK ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Mira Martawati
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Minimum Cost ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Matlab Simulation ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
Cell Modules ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Cell Module

The need for energy sources today is very urgent required a variety of products that support the performance of humans today. At this time more and more developed source of energy or alternative energy source. one of them is using solar power. Many built solar cell modules that can absorb solar energy and convert it into a source of electricity or energy that can be used in everyday life. The purpose of this research is to design and analyze the making of solar cell module which is expected to expend the minimum cost by using Matlab simulation. The making of this solar panel module will be simulated first with Matlab Simulation Program where here we can design and analyze the calculations Generally used in making module from solar cell how efficient the model and also can reduce the cost of making solar cell. The manufacture of solar panel module simulation is intended to determine the maximum working point of solar panels. In the module by utilizing two solar panels that have an irradiance value of 1000 at a temperature of 25 ⁰ C capable of generating power of 61.2 Watt

New Mechanism to Improve the Competence of Power Generation

2016 ◽  
Vol 852 ◽  
pp. 575-581
Author(s):  
Adapala Bharathkumar ◽  
M.S. Alphin ◽  
M. Selvaraj
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Cost Of Electricity ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Energy From Waste

This paper is regarding the reduction in the cost of electricity generation. This is achieved by using the proposed new mechanics/mechanism/machines as an intermediate, in the process of converting the source energy (Both Conventional Sources of Energy and Non-Conventional Sources of Energy, mainly solar energy and thermal energy from waste or the electricity itself) to electrical energy at truncated charge.

scholarly journals Artificial inverted compound eye structured polymer films with light-harvesting and self-cleaning functions for encapsulated III–V solar cell applications

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (75) ◽  
pp. 60804-60813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jung Woo Leem ◽  
Jae Su Yu
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Polymer Films ◽  
Compound Eye ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Light Harvesting ◽  
Solar Power Generation ◽  
Self Cleaning

Inverted compound eye structured polydimethylsiloxane (i.e., ICESs PDMS) antireflection layer enhances the solar power generation of encapsulated III–V solar cells.

scholarly journals Nanostructured Inorganic Solar Cells

Green ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin P. Musselman ◽  
Lukas Schmidt-Mende
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Recent Progress ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
Self Assembling ◽  
The Cost

AbstractRecent progress in the development of nanostructured inorganic solar cells is reviewed. Nanostructuring of inorganic solar cells offers the possibility of reducing the cost of photovoltaics by allowing smaller amounts of lower-grade photovoltaic semiconductors to be used. Various fabrication methods used to nanostructure traditional photovoltaic semiconductors are detailed and the performance of resulting devices is discussed. The synthesis of solar cells by solution-based methods using less traditional, abundant materials is identified as a promising route to widescale photovoltaic electricity generation, and nanostructured solar cell geometries are highlighted as essential in this approach. Templating and self-assembling methods used to produce appropriate low-cost nanostructures from solutions are detailed, and the performance of preliminary ultra-low-cost cells made with these structures is reviewed.

scholarly journals Characterization of a Bifacial Photovoltaic Panel Integrated with External Diffuse and Semimirror Type Reflectors

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Ooshaksaraei ◽  
K. Sopian ◽  
R. Zulkifli ◽  
M. A. Alghoul ◽  
Saleem H. Zaidi
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Silicon Wafer ◽  
Rear Surface ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Back Surface ◽  
Solar Cell Performance ◽  
Photovoltaic Panel ◽  
Pv Panel ◽  
Diffuse Reflector

Silicon wafer accounts for almost one-half the cost of a photovoltaic (PV) panel. A bifacial silicon solar cell is attractive due to its potential of enhancing power generation from the same silicon wafer in comparison with a conventional monofacial solar cell. The bifacial PV cell is able to capture solar radiation by back surface. This ability requires a suitable reflector appropriately oriented and separated from the cell’s rear surface. In order to optimize the bifacial solar cell performance with respect to an external back surface reflector, diffuse and semimirror reflectors were investigated at various angles and separations from the back surface. A simple bifacial solar panel, consisting of four monocrystalline Si solar cells, was designed and built. Reflection from the rear surface was provided by an extended semimirror and a white-painted diffuse reflector. Maximum power generation was observed at 30° with respect to ground for the semimirror reflector and 10° for diffuse reflector at an optimized reflector-panel separation of 115 mm. Output power enhancement of 20% and 15% from semimirror and diffuse reflectors, respectively, were observed. This loss from diffuse reflector is attributed to scattering of light beyond the rear surface capture cross-section of the bifacial solar panel.

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