Abstract
This report provides a snapshot of emerging photovoltaic (PV) technologies. It consists of concise contributions from experts in a wide range of fields including silicon, thin film, III-V, perovskite, organic, and dye-sensitized PVs. Strategies for exceeding the detailed balance limit and for light managing are presented, followed by a section detailing key applications and commercialization pathways. A section on sustainability then discusses the need for minimization of the environmental footprint in PV manufacturing and recycling. The report concludes with a perspective based on broad survey questions presented to the contributing authors regarding the needs and future evolution of PV.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 042301 |
Journal | Journal of Photonics for Energy |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2023 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2023 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE).
Keywords
- agrivoltaics
- detailed balance
- indoor PV
- light management
- photovoltaics
- recycling
- solar cells
- sustainable manufacturing
- tandem PV