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Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic Modules
Joint Authors
Gupta, N.
Podila, R.
Singh, R.
Poole, K. F.
Alapatt, G. F.
Source
International Journal of Photoenergy
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-11-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We present a comprehensive review on prospects for one-, two-, or three-dimensional nanostructure-based solar cells for manufacturing the future generation of photovoltaic (PV) modules.
Reducing heat dissipation and utilizing the unabsorbed part of the solar spectrum are the key driving forces for the development of nanostructure-based solar cells.
Unrealistic assumptions involved in theoretical work and the tendency of stretching observed experimental results are the primary reasons why quantum phenomena-based nanostructures solar cells are unlikely to play a significant role in the manufacturing of future generations of PV modules.
Similar to the invention of phase shift masks (to beat the conventional diffraction limit of optical lithography) clever design concepts need to be invented to take advantage of quantum-based nanostructures.
Silicon-based PV manufacturing will continue to provide sustained growth of the PV industry.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gupta, N.& Alapatt, G. F.& Podila, R.& Singh, R.& Poole, K. F.. 2009. Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic Modules. International Journal of Photoenergy،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gupta, N.…[et al.]. Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic Modules. International Journal of Photoenergy No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gupta, N.& Alapatt, G. F.& Podila, R.& Singh, R.& Poole, K. F.. Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic Modules. International Journal of Photoenergy. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450119
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450119