Review
Energy & Fuels
Aleksandra Zieminska-Stolarska, Monika Pietrzak, Ireneusz Zbicinski
Summary: This paper discusses the significance of photovoltaic systems in the renewable energy market, recent advancements in concentrated photovoltaic technologies, and methods for evaluating the environmental impact of these systems. Intensive development in CPV modules and the potential for achieving record system efficiency are highlighted, along with comparisons to traditional Si-PV panels and new hybrid photovoltaic technology achieving high efficiency records.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Manoj Kumar Sharma, Jishnu Bhattacharya
Summary: Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) system provides higher efficiency within a certain range of insolation, depending on the relative difference in conversion efficiencies of PV materials. Experimental results of a GaAs based CPV module show a nominal efficiency of 24.0%. A systematic comparison under different insolations is performed using an opto-thermal model, providing a general methodology for design decision-making.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mohamed Omri, Yusuf Al-turki, Richard Norman, Richard Ares, Luc Frechette
Summary: This paper discusses the potential of using the heat generated by Concentrator PhotoVoltaics (CPV) to thermally desalinate salt water. The trade-off between the net electricity amount and the net distilled water amount is analyzed in a hybrid CPV-T system. The results demonstrate that the CPV-T system has the ability to generate both electrical power and freshwater.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kai Cheong Tam, Hirotoshi Saito, Philipp Maisch, Karen Forberich, Sarmad Feroze, Yutaka Hisaeda, Christoph J. Brabec, Hans-Joachim Egelhaaf
Summary: This research addresses the performance gap between commercially available organic photovoltaic modules and hero cells in literature by developing a printable silver nanoparticle film top electrode. The AgNP electrode achieves almost the same power conversion efficiencies as evaporated silver electrodes and performs even better under low light conditions. This work demonstrates that fully printed OPV modules can achieve similar performance as small scale OPV cells with evaporated electrodes, offering an attractive alternative for large scale manufacturing.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Siamak Jamali, Mortaza Yari
Summary: The study proposes an innovative system that recovers the cold energy from the liquefied natural gas regasification process and uses it to cool concentrated photovoltaics. By using cascades of organic Rankine cycles, the system improves the electrical power output and energy efficiency.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Optics
Luis San Jose, Guido Vallerotto, Rebeca Herrero, Ignacio Anton
Summary: Micro-scale concentrator photovoltaics (micro-CPV) is a promising approach for high-efficiency, low-cost photovoltaic systems. This paper presents a method for characterizing misalignments between cells and optics based on image acquisition and processing, and applies it to a micro-CPV module for quality control inspection.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mostafa M. Abd El-Samie, Wenzhi Li, Chao Xu, Xing Ju
Summary: The study found that using liquid filters with high thermal conductivity and heat capacity can improve total solar energy conversion in all solar concentrations. Low thermal conductivity and heat capacity filters are more suitable for low solar concentration applications, while high thermal absorption filters above undesired PV wavelengths promote co-conversion efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sarmad Feroze, Andreas Distler, Karen Forberich, Iftikhar Ahmed Channa, Bernd Doll, Christoph J. Brabec, Hans-Joachim Egelhaaf
Summary: Organic photovoltaics (OPV) have the potential to play a vital role in building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) due to their functional attributes. Research has shown that OPV modules can achieve higher energy yields compared to traditional silicon photovoltaics (Si-PV) in specific installation angles. The performance of OPV modules is particularly significant when mounted vertically.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Luis San Jose, Guido Vallerotto, Rebeca Herrero, Ruben Nunez, Ignacio Anton
Summary: This paper presents a misalignment measurement method for inspecting CPV plants. The method involves capturing images of magnified solar cells using a visual camera mounted on a drone, and the relative position between modules is determined based on the observed spatial misplacement. The experimental validation shows that the method can effectively characterize misalignments up to 0.95 degrees with a measurement uncertainty lower than +/- 0.09 degrees.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Simon Ternes, Jonas Mohacsi, Nico Luedtke, H. Minh Pham, Meric Arslan, Philip Scharfer, Wilhelm Schabel, Bryce S. Richards, Ulrich W. Paetzold
Summary: Hybrid perovskite photovoltaics have both high performance and ease of solution processing. However, the lack of understanding of the formation of thin film morphology in coated perovskite precursor films raises doubts about scaling up laboratory-scale solution processes. This study presents a quantitative model of drying dynamics under oblique slot jets, providing guidance on controlling this dynamic method for successful scaling of perovskite solution printing.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Danish Ansari, Ji Hwan Jeong
Summary: A major limitation of liquid cooling is the temperature non-uniformity issue, which affects heat transfer efficiency. By using a heat sink with cylindrical pinfin microstructures and varying the fin height, the temperature non-uniformity can be effectively reduced, resulting in improved heat transfer performance.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Julian C. Restrepo, Diego Luis Izidoro, Albany Milena Lozano Nasner, Osvaldo Jose Venturini, Electo Eduardo Silva Lora
Summary: This study analyzed the production of renewable hydrogen using concentrated solar energy, proposed efficient production paths, and estimated production costs. A novel hydrogen production approach combining HTE, CPV, and concentrated thermal energy was proposed.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Richard Felsberger, Armin Buchroithner, Bernhard Gerl, Bernhard Schweighofer, Hannes Wegleiter
Summary: The study introduces a new design and retrofit approach for a concentrated photovoltaic thermal system based on a parabolic trough collector, which employs a simplified topology and hybrid absorber equipped with multi-junction solar cells to achieve high electrical efficiency at reduced costs. Tests on the scaled prototype in Graz, Austria, showed average system efficiency of 75.5%, with peak solar cell efficiency reaching 30%, showcasing the potential for cost reduction in CPV-T systems.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
D. A. Chalkias, A. Mourtzikou, G. Katsagounos, A. N. Kalarakis, E. Stathatos
Summary: Inkjet-printing is an emerging manufacturing process for perovskite solar cells with low material wastes and high production throughput. This study demonstrates the feasibility of fabricating high-quality perovskite absorbent layers using an inkjet-printable perovskite precursor ink under ambient atmosphere. The fabricated solar cells show high efficiency and stability.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Esther Magadley, Ragheb Kabha, Mohamad Dakka, Meir Teitel, Maayan Friman-Peretz, Murat Kacira, Rebekah Waller, Ibrahim Yehia
Summary: This study investigates the electrical behavior and lifetime differences of organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules installed inside, on the outside of a polytunnel greenhouse roof, and on a fixed frame next to the polytunnel. The aim is to find an installation location that reduces degradation and prolongs the lifetime of OPV modules in a greenhouse application. The degradation rates of the modules are influenced by exposure to weather conditions, mechanical stresses caused by the movement of the greenhouse plastic sheeting, and dust accumulation. Efficiency and fill factor values decrease for modules on top of the polytunnel, inside the polytunnel, and on frames next to the polytunnel. Installing OPV modules inside a tunnel can increase module lifetimes and overall lifecycle output. Avoiding the stresses caused by film movement can further improve OPV lifetimes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kyu-Tae Lee, Yuan Yao, Junwen He, Brent Fisher, Xing Sheng, Matthew Lumb, Lu Xu, Mikayla A. Anderson, David Scheiman, Seungyong Han, Yongseon Kang, Abdurrahman Gumus, Rabab R. Bahabry, Jung Woo Lee, Ungyu Paik, Noah D. Bronstein, A. Paul Alivisatos, Matthew Meitl, Scott Burroughs, Muhammad Mustafa Hussain, Jeong Chul Lee, Ralph G. Nuzzo, John A. Rogers
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Matthew P. Lumb, Shawn Mack, Kenneth J. Schmieder, Maria Gonzalez, Mitchell F. Bennett, David Scheiman, Matthew Meitl, Brent Fisher, Scott Burroughs, Kyu-Tae Lee, John A. Rogers, Robert J. Walters
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2017)
Article
Optics
Christopher A. Bower, Matthew A. Meitl, Brook Raymond, Erich Radauscher, Ronald Cok, Salvatore Bonafede, David Gomez, Tanya Moore, Carl Prevatte, Brent Fisher, Robert Rotzoll, George A. Melnik, Alin Fecioru, Antonio Jose Trindade
PHOTONICS RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jared S. Price, Alex J. Grede, Baomin Wang, Michael V. Lipski, Brent Fisher, Kyu-Tae Lee, Junwen He, Gregory S. Brulo, Xiaokun Ma, Scott Burroughs, Christopher D. Rahn, Ralph G. Nuzzo, John A. Rogers, Noel C. Giebink
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xing Sheng, Christopher A. Bower, Salvatore Bonafede, John W. Wilson, Brent Fisher, Matthew Meitl, Homan Yuen, Shuodao Wang, Ling Shen, Anthony R. Banks, Christopher J. Corcoran, Ralph G. Nuzzo, Scott Burroughs, John A. Rogers
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sarah Kurtz, Matthew Muller, Dirk Jordan, Kanchan Ghosal, Brent Fisher, Pierre Verlinden, Jun Hashimoto, Daniel Riley
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2015)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Junwen He, Yuan Yao, Kyu-Tae Lee, Nina Hong, Brent Fisher, Rabab R. Bahabry, Jung Woo Lee, Jeonghyun Kim, Seungyong Han, Sanjay V. Kalidindi, Jae-Hwan Kim, Sung Bong Kim, Jaewon Choi, Hongwoo Jang, Myeong Namkoong, Scott Burroughs, Muhammad Hussain, Ralph G. Nuzzo, John A. Rogers
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Optics
Christian J. Ruud, Alex J. Grede, Jan-Kai Chang, Matthew P. Lumb, Kenneth J. Schmieder, Brent Fisher, John A. Rogers, Jeffrey M. Gordon, Noel C. Giebink
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Christian J. Ruud, Jeffrey M. Gordon, Robert McCarthy, Brent Fisher, Noel C. Giebink
Summary: This paper introduces a new ultra-compact and high flux microcell concentrator design, which has been validated to have a high concentration ratio and sizable optical tolerance for space applications.
2021 IEEE 48TH PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE (PVSC)
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Optics
Matthew P. Lumb, Kenneth J. Schmieder, Thomas C. Mood, David Balwin, Wolfgang Wagner, James E. Moore, Matthew Meitl, Laura B. Ruppalt, Nicole Kotulak, Jill A. Nolde, Eric A. Armour, Ziggy Pulwin, Brent R. Fisher, Jim Carter, Scott Burroughs
PHYSICS, SIMULATION, AND PHOTONIC ENGINEERING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES IX
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Kenneth J. Schmieder, Thomas C. Mood, Matthew A. Meitl, Brent Fisher, Jim Carter, Mitchell F. Bennett, Eric A. Armour, Martin Diaz, Nicole A. Kotulak, Laura Ruppalt, Ziggy Pulwin, Scott Burroughs, Matthew P. Lumb
2019 IEEE 46TH PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE (PVSC)
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Erich J. Radauscher, Matthew Meitl, Carl Prevatte, Salvatore Bonafede, Robert Rotzoll, David Gomez, Tanya Moore, Brook Raymond, Ronald Cok, Alin Fecioru, Antonio Jose Trindade, Brent Fisher, Scott Goodwin, Paul Hines, George Melnik, Sam Barnhill, Christopher A. Bower
LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES: MATERIALS, DEVICES, AND APPLICATIONS FOR SOLID STATE LIGHTING XXI
(2017)
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Matthew P. Lumb, Matt Meitl, Kenneth J. Schmieder, Maria Gonzalez, Shawn Mack, Michael K. Yakes, Mitchell F. Bennett, Jesse Frantz, Myles A. Steiner, John F. Geisz, Daniel J. Friedman, Michael A. Slocum, Seth M. Hubbard, Brent Fisher, Scott Burroughs, Robert J. Walters
2016 IEEE 43RD PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE (PVSC)
(2016)
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Matthew P. Lumb, Brent Fisher, Kenneth J. Schmieder, Matt Meitl
2016 IEEE 43RD PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE (PVSC)
(2016)
