Next generation photovoltaics : high efficiency through full spectrum utilization

edited by Antonio Martí and Antonio Luque

Although photovoltaics are regarded by many as the most likely candidate for long term sustainable energy production, their implementation has been restricted by the high costs involved. Nevertheless, the theoretical limit on photovoltaic energy conversion efficiency-above 85%-suggests that there is room for substantial improvement of current commercially available solar cells, both silicon and thin-film based. Current research efforts are focused on implementing novel concepts to produce a new generation of low-cost, high-performance photovoltaics that make improved use of the solar spectrum. Featuring contributions from pioneers of next generation photovoltaic research, Next Generation Photovoltaics: High Efficiency through Full Spectrum Utilization presents a comprehensive account of the current state-of-the-art in all aspects of the field. The book first discusses topics, such as multi-junction solar cells (the method closest to commercialization), quantum dot solar cells, hot carrier solar cells, multiple quantum well solar cells, and thermophotovoltaics. The final two chapters of the book consider the materials, fabrication methods, and concentrator optics used for advanced photovoltaic cells. This book will be an essential reference for graduate students and researchers working with solar cell technology.

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  • Non-conventional photovoltaic technology: a need to reach goals A. Luque and A. Marti Trends in development of solar photovoltaics Zh. I. Alferov and V.D. Rumyantsev Thermodynamics of solar converters P. Wurfel Tandem cells for very high concentration A.W. Bett Quantum wells in photovoltaic cells C. Rohr The importance of very high concentration in 3rd generation solar cells C. Algora Intermediate band solar cells A. Marti et. al Multi-interface novel devices: Models with a continuous substructure Z.T. Kuznicki Quantum dot solar cells A.J. Nozik Progress in thermophotovoltaic converters B. Bitnar et. al Solar cells for TPV converters V.M. Andreev Wafer bonding and film transfer for advanced PV cells C. Jaussaud, E. Jalaguier, and D. Mencaraglia Concentrator optics for the next generation photovoltaics P. Benitez and J.C. Minano Conclusions of the third generation PV workshop for high efficiency through full spectrum utilization

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書名 Next generation photovoltaics : high efficiency through full spectrum utilization
著作者等 Institute of Physics
Luque, A.
Luque A.
Marti Antonio
Martí Antonio
シリーズ名 Optics and optoelectronics series
出版元 Institute of Physics
刊行年月 c2004
ページ数 xi, 332 p.
大きさ 24 cm
ISBN 0750309059
NCID BA69372924
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言語 英語
出版国 イギリス
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