The Need for Fundamental Photovoltaics Research to Ensure Energy Security
Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, EarlyView.The center of this graphic focuses on the core of this paper—that fundamental research is central to the continued development of the photovoltaic (PV) industry. To the left, we have depictions of what is being studied—PV materials, PV cell structures, and PV module structures.
Rebecca Saive +14 more
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MPPT of solar PV systems using PSO memetic algorithm considering the effect of change in tilt angle. [PDF]
Sci RepV L, N M JS.
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Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, EarlyView.This study examines the reuse readiness of photovoltaic modules through the Swiss PV Circle project. Results confirm technical feasibility with cost savings from targeted preselection, whereas economic viability depends on module age, testing, and market conditions.
Roger Nyffenegger +6 more
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Expression of concern: "Adoption of residential rooftop solar PV systems in South Africa: A scoping review of barriers" [Heliyon 10 (2024) e30937]. [PDF]
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Artificial neural network controlled DSTATCOM for mitigating power quality concerns in solar PV and wind system. [PDF]
Sci RepIrfan MM, Alharbi M, Basha CHH.
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Grid Optimization of Tunnel Oxide Passivated Back Contact Silicon Solar Cells
Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, EarlyView.The grid pattern design of tunnel oxide passivated back contact silicon solar cells were optimized via device simulation and the estimated cell efficiency was correlated to the required Ag paste consumption. The absolute efficiency gain of zero‐busbar design over pad‐based contact design is more than 0.1%, with increasing advantage when the Ag paste ...
Pei‐Chieh Hsiao +10 more
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A comprehensive review of multi-level inverters, modulation, and control for grid-interfaced solar PV systems. [PDF]
Sci RepSharma B +5 more
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Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, EarlyView.Large area crystalline silicon solar cells fabricated on ultra‐thin (80 μ$$ \upmu $$m) Si wafer featuring polysilicon‐based passivating contacts on both sides can further increase the energy output per unit weight. In this work, the large area, screen‐printed solar cells with high temperature fire‐through contacts, yielded an exceptional efficiency‐to ...
Yuchi Lan +5 more
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Design and implementation of time-based fault tolerance technique for solar PV system reliability improvement in different applications. [PDF]
Sci RepKarthik K, Ponnambalam P.
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Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, EarlyView.This work reveals that glass frit chemistry governs acetic‐acid‐induced corrosion and damp‐heat stability in LAF‐processed TOPCon modules. Compared with a Pb/B‐rich frit, a Ba/Zn‐modified frit preserves the Ag–Si interface, suppresses contact‐resistance increase and improves module reliability.
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