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 | American English |
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Number of pages | 51 |
Journal | Journal of Photonics for Energy |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2023 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/JA-5900-85315
Keywords
- 4-terminal
- 4T
- current matching
- III-V
- photovoltaic
- PV
- Si
- tandem solar cell