Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic Modules
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 t...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4eefdfe404d941d0b0b727190b93d2fa2025-08-20T02:05:35ZengWileyInternational Journal of Photoenergy1110-662X1687-529X2009-01-01200910.1155/2009/154059154059Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic ModulesN. Gupta0G. F. Alapatt1R. Podila2R. Singh3K. F. Poole4Center for Silicon Nanoelectronics and Holcombe, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0915, USACenter for Silicon Nanoelectronics and Holcombe, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0915, USADepartment of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0915, USACenter for Silicon Nanoelectronics and Holcombe, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0915, USACenter for Silicon Nanoelectronics and Holcombe, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0915, USAWe 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/154059 |
| spellingShingle | N. Gupta G. F. Alapatt R. Podila R. Singh K. F. Poole Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic Modules International Journal of Photoenergy |
| title | Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic Modules |
| title_full | Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic Modules |
| title_fullStr | Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic Modules |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic Modules |
| title_short | Prospects of Nanostructure-Based Solar Cells for Manufacturing Future Generations of Photovoltaic Modules |
| title_sort | prospects of nanostructure based solar cells for manufacturing future generations of photovoltaic modules |
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