Optical fiber and solar cell analysis

Enhanced efficiency in hollow core electrospun nanofiber-based organic solar cells …

Furthermore, the photovoltaic cell developed achieved the highest reported efficiency value ever reached for an electrospun fiber-based solar cell (PCE = 6.85%).

Solar Concentrators: Using Optics to Boost Photovoltaics

The use of solar energy requires optimizing each part of a photovoltaic system: collection optics, the photovoltaic array, switches, controllers, current inverters, storage devices and tracking mechanics. A vast amount of research is currently focused on perfecting each of these areas. Several types of solar concentrator technology are …

Comprehensive performance analysis of perovskite solar cells based on different crystalline structures of MAPbI3 | Optical …

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have shown high optical absorption and consequently provide high conversion efficiency with stable performance. In our work, CH3NH3PbI3 (MAPbI3) as an absorber layer is analyzed for different crystalline structures. Cubic, tetragonal, and orthorhombic phases of perovskite material are investigated to …

A review on various optical fibre sensing methods for batteries

Presents a critical review of all the main optical fibre sensing methods for batteries for the first time. • Discusses the working principles of various optical fibre sensing methods systematically. • Reviews the current developments of battery sensing in terms of different

Back-Contacted Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells: Optical-Loss Analysis …

We analyze the optical losses that occur in interdigitated back-contacted amorphous/crystalline silicon heterojunction solar cells. We show that in our devices, the main loss mechanisms are similar to those of two-side contacted heterojunction solar cells. These include reflection and escape-light losses, as well as parasitic absorption in the …

Solid-state, polymer-based fiber solar cells with carbon nanotube ...

The fiber solar cells consisting of a polymeric active layer sandwiched between steel and carbon electrodes have potential in the manufacturing of low-cost, liquid-free, and flexible fiber-based photovoltaics. Most previous fiber-shaped solar cells were based on photoelectrochemical systems involving liquid electrolytes, which had issues …

Study on thermal protection and temperature of PMMA plastic optical fiber …

Attenuation of plastic PMMA optical fibers in the band of solar spectrum. In the infrared band, ... Optical analysis and output evaluation for a two-stage concentration photovoltaic system by using Monte Carlo ray-tracing …

Optical analysis and optimizations of semi-transparent triple cation perovskite solar cells …

Request PDF | Optical analysis and optimizations of semi-transparent triple cation perovskite solar cells for tandem applications | In order to further improve the efficiency of a tandem solar ...

Structural, electrical, and optical properties of ITO thin films and their influence on performance of CdS/CdTe thin-film solar cells …

ITO was prepared by mixing gradient In2O3 and SnO2 powders using solid-phase reaction manner. Using electron beam gun tool, ITO films with varied thicknesses were fabricated. The structures and electrical and optical parameters of the prepared films were studied. XRD patterns were used to establish the micro-structural parameters …

Single-crystal organometallic perovskite optical fibers

The single-crystal organometallic perovskite optical fibers reported in this work may find applications in the fields of fiber optics and optoelectronics, such as optical modulation, up-conversion PL, fiber photodetector, and sensing.

Fiber-optic solar energy transmission and concentration

Section snippets The preparation of the fiber-optic light guide A flexible fiber-optic light guide of 7 mm diameter and 3 m length has been built. This guide consists of 19 optical fibers. The input section of each 1.5 mm diameter optical fiber is polished to form a hexagonal column, as shown in Fig. 1b. ...

Optical analysis of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells

Semi-transparent perovskite solar cells have significant potential as the top cell in a tandem structure with silicon (Si) or copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) as the bottom cell. The efficiency of such tandem cells depends on careful light management and optical design of the device. Here, using the tra

Fiber Solar Cells from High Performances Towards Real …

Here, the progress of configurations, fabrication processes and photovoltaic performances of fiber solar cells is summarized and analyzed to provide some ideas about the challenges and opportunities of the real application of this promising technology.

Analysis of Optical and Recombination Losses in Solar Cells

For efficient optimization of solar-cell device structures and processing, it is essential to reveal the performance-limiting optical and physical factors in solar cells. Quite fortunately, a global solar-cell characterization method has recently been developed from...

Composition, Optical Resonances, and Doping of InP/InGaP Nanowires for Tandem Solar Cells: a Micro-Raman Analysis …

We present a micro-Raman study of InP/InGaP tandem junction photovoltaic nanowires. These nanowires render possible InGaP compositions that cannot be made in thin films due to strain. The micro-Raman spectra acquired along the nanowires reveal the existence of compositional changes in the InGaP alloy associated with the …

A collaboration of fiber optics and solar cel | EurekAlert!

image: The optical fiber-solar cell hybrid system (left) and the testing of the fiber-optic solar cell (right) view more . Credit: Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS)

A collaboration of fiber optics and solar cel | EurekAlert!

image: The optical fiber-solar cell hybrid system (left) and the testing of the fiber-optic solar cell (right) view more Credit: Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) A research team led by ...

Plasmonic–perovskite solar cells, light emitters, and sensors

Plasmonic–perovskite solar cells, light emitters, and sensors

Performance analysis of the perovskite solar cells by a realistic, DFT-accurate optical absorption spectrum …

In all the available simulator software, the absorption spectrum is calculated by a simplified, mathematical function which provides an approximation of the real spectrum. Here, the absorption spectrum of MAPbX 3 perovskites and ZnO, as absorber and electron transport layers, has been calculated with the quantum-mechanical level of accuracy by …

Multi-element lenslet array for efficient solar collection …

Incorporating novel optical elements that can be added on-top of already manufactured solar PV surfaces to further promote light trapping over a wide field of view could significantly increase...

Optical Fiber Sensors: Working Principle, …

1 Introduction An optical fiber is a flexible, transparent, and cylindrical waveguide made of plastic or silica, with diameters slightly thicker than that of a human hair (Figure 1a). []Optical fibers deliver/guide light for long …

A collaboration of fiber optics and solar cel | EurekAlert!

The Solar Optics, which developed the OSL, is developing charge/discharge battery modules for the OSL fiber-optic solar cells. The two parties are working hard to commercialize the...

Single-crystal organometallic perovskite optical fibers

(A) The schematic diagram of the single-crystal organometallic perovskite optical fiber fabrication method. (B) Schematic illustrations of the ion diffusion rate in the capillaries with different inner diameters, d.(C) Single-crystal MAPbBr 3 perovskite optical fibers of different lengths and diameters with silica cladding.

NASA Selects Proposals for In-Space Development of Projects Including Optical Fibers and Stem Cells …

Markets for products manufactured by this facility include infrared optical fibers in medical and defense applications and ultralight solar arrays for commercial and military space platforms. The unique microgravity environment of space eliminates convection and sedimentation that occur on Earth, enabling the manufacture of premium …

Highly efficient fiber-shaped organic solar cells toward wearable ...

Flexible fiber-shaped solar cells (FSCs) can not only supply electrical power but also easy to be weaved into clothing and textiles, which makes them promising candidates for the energy...

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