Emerging innovations in solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies: The perovskite solar cells and more

IF 4.7 3区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy Reports Pub Date : 2025-06-14 DOI:10.1016/j.egyr.2025.06.003

Panneerselvam Priya, Albert Alexander Stonier

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Solar energy is a renewable and sustainable power source that reduces dependence on fossil fuels, helping to mitigate climate change. It lowers greenhouse gas emissions and provides an eco-friendly solution for meeting global energy demands. This review comprehensively overviews conventional and emerging light-absorbing materials in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. It begins by detailing traditional materials such as silicon (monocrystalline and amorphous), cadmium telluride (CdTe), cadmium sulfide (CdS), and thin-film technologies, highlighting their roles in current solar energy production. The review then transitions to explore the innovations in solar PV technologies, focusing on perovskite solar cells (PSCs), poised to revolutionize the field due to their high efficiency and low manufacturing costs. Other advanced materials discussed include organic photovoltaics (OPVs), quantum dot solar cells (QDSCs), dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), and tandem solar cells (TSCs), with in-depth analysis of their chemical compositions, structural designs, functional mechanisms, fabrication processes, and the advantages and limitations of each technology. Environmental impacts, degradation rates, and future research directions are also critically examined. The review further explores the evolution of solar panel configurations, comparing conventional monofacial panels with innovative bifacial panels and solar window technologies. By synthesizing current and emerging trends, this review offers valuable insights into the future trajectory of solar PV systems, emphasizing the potential for improved efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability in solar energy technologies.

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太阳能光伏（PV）技术的新兴创新：钙钛矿太阳能电池等

太阳能是一种可再生和可持续的能源，可以减少对化石燃料的依赖，有助于减缓气候变化。它降低了温室气体排放，为满足全球能源需求提供了一个环保的解决方案。本文综述了太阳能光伏系统中常用的吸光材料和新兴的吸光材料。它首先详细介绍了硅（单晶和非晶）、碲化镉（CdTe）、硫化镉（cd）和薄膜技术等传统材料，强调了它们在当前太阳能生产中的作用。然后，回顾转向探索太阳能光伏技术的创新，重点是钙钛矿太阳能电池（PSCs），由于其高效率和低制造成本，有望彻底改变该领域。讨论了有机光伏电池（OPVs）、量子点太阳能电池（qdsc）、染料敏化太阳能电池（DSSCs）和串联太阳能电池（TSCs）等先进材料，并深入分析了它们的化学成分、结构设计、功能机制、制造工艺以及每种技术的优点和局限性。环境影响，降解率和未来的研究方向也进行了严格的审查。本文进一步探讨了太阳能电池板结构的演变，比较了传统的单面板与创新的双面板和太阳能窗技术。通过综合当前和新兴趋势，本综述对太阳能光伏系统的未来发展轨迹提供了有价值的见解，强调了太阳能技术提高效率、成本效益和可持续性的潜力。

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Energy Reports Energy-General Energy

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8.20

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13.50%

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2608

审稿时长

38 days

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