Material selection for photovoltaic cells

What materials are used for photovoltaic solar cell systems?

Fig. 1 presents the types of the different materials utilized for photovoltaic solar cell systems, comprising mainly of silicon, cadmium-telluride, copper-indium-gallium-selenide, and copper-gallium-sulfide. The photovoltaic solar cell systems are distributed into different types, as displayed in Fig. 1. Fig. 1. Solar Cell Classification. 1.1.2.

What are photovoltaic cells?

Photovoltaic cells are devices utilized for converting solar radiation into photovoltaic effects via electrical energy. The architecture is presented by photovoltaic cells based on two semiconductor areas with various electron concentrations. These materials can be kind n or type p, even though the material is electronically neutral in both cases.

How do photovoltaic and photothermal solar cells differ?

Photovoltaic solar cells and photothermal solar cells differ in their functioning. Photovoltaic solar cells have an active region whose performance can be improved by embedding nanoparticles with different shapes and materials. Photovoltaic solar cells convert light directly into electricity. Photothermal solar cells, on the other hand, are broadband absorbers, enabling electromagnetic energy absorption in the solar radiation region. They convert light into heat, which is then used to generate electricity.

How many generations of photovoltaic solar cells are there?

There are three generations of photovoltaic solar cells in the market. The first generation is based on crystalline silicon and has a high conversion efficiency. However, its main drawback is the high cost due to the required large material thickness.

What are the different types of solar cells?

The technological process and various types of solar cells depend on climate change. Among them, layers of solar cells and silicon wafer solar cells are very encouraging. Solar cell layers technology has led to solar cells being a more reasonable active option in design and production.

What are the different approaches to developing solar cells?

There are two main approaches for developing solar cells: photovoltaic and photothermal technologies. Photovoltaic solar cells benefit from an active region whose performance can be improved by embedding nanoparticles with different shapes and materials.

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