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Do dye-sensitized solar cells achieve high power-conversion efficiencies?

Here, we demonstrate a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) that achieves very high power-conversion efficiencies (PCEs) under ambient light conditions.

What is the progress made in solar power generation by PV technology?

Highlights This paper reviews the progress made in solar power generation by PV technology. Performance of solar PV array is strongly dependent on operating conditions. Manufacturing cost of solar power is still high as compared to conventional power. Abstract

What is a solar photovoltaic & wind turbine hybrid generation system?

A solar photovoltaic, wind turbine and fuel cell hybrid generation system is able to supply continuous power to load. In this system, the fuel cell is used to suppress fluctuations of the photovoltaic and wind turbine output power. The photovoltaic and wind turbines are controlled to track the maximum power point at all operating conditions.

Are photovoltaic devices suitable for indoor light harvesting?

De Rossi, F., Pontecorvo, T. & Brown, T. M. Characterization of photovoltaic devices for indoor light harvesting and customization of flexible dye solar cells to deliver superior efficiency under artificial lighting.

How efficient is photothermal power generation?

Although photothermal electric power generation can show a solar-to-electricity conversion efficiency exceeding 7% under 38 Sun, its conversion efficiency remains very low under low concentration solar intensity, such as 1 Sun or ambient conditions.

What is solar power?

Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaic (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP). The research has been underway since very beginning for the development of an affordable, in-exhaustive and clean solar energy technology for longer term benefits.