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Can thin-film solar cells be used in building-integrated PV?

Thin-film solar cells deposited on thin foils are also expected to find new applications in areas where low weight-specific power (in terms of watts per gram) is desired, and in novel forms of building-integrated PV where flexible form factors or partial transparency for visible light are desired.

Can selective absorber coatings improve solar cell efficiency?

In this comprehensive review article, the main focus is on the novel structures of solar selective absorber coatings with nanoparticle-based layer, which is added to improve the solar cell efficiency following their potential of directing the light transmission and reflection.

Which nanomaterials can be used for solar selective absorber coatings?

At the same time, it is noted that, ZnO, SiO 2, CuO, Al 2 O 3, and carbon derivatives nanomaterials applied for copper, silicon, SiO 2, aluminum, and stainless steel substrates are the most applicable promising combination of various types of nano-based solar selective absorber coatings.

Are photovoltaic materials efficient?

Recent developments in photovoltaic materials have led to continual improvements in their efficiency. We review the electrical characteristics of 16 widely studied geometries of photovoltaic materials with efficiencies of 10 to 29%.

Are multilayer based solar absorber coatings suitable for high-temperature applications?

The intrinsic and semiconductor absorber classification, as the most common elementary-based systems, are not appropriate in high-temperature applications, as the main challenge of solar absorber coatings. Hence, the multilayer-based structures are considered useful and reliable for such applications.

How does a photovoltaic cell work?

Limiting processes in photovoltaic materials. An efficient solar cell captures and traps all incident light (“light management”) and converts it to electrical carriers that are efficiently collected (“carrier management”).