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ECN publication
Title:
Photovoltaic materials: present efficiencies and future challenges
 
Author(s):
Polman, A.; Knight, M.W.; Garnett, E.C.; Ehrler, B.; Sinke, W.C.
 
Published by: Publication date:
ECN Solar Energy 15-4-2016
 
ECN report number: Document type:
ECN-W--16-016 Article (scientific)
 
Number of pages:
10  

Published in: Science (), , 2016, Vol.Vol.352 Issue 6283, p.aad4424-1-aad4424-10.

Abstract:
Recent developments in photovoltaic materials have led to continual improvements in their efficiency. We review the electrical characteristics of 16 widely studied geometries of photovoltaic materials with efficiencies of 10 to 29%. Comparison of these characteristics to the fundamental limits based on the Shockley-Queisser detailed-balance model provides a basis for identifying the key limiting factors, related to efficient light management and charge carrier collection, for these materials. Prospects for practical application and large-area fabrication are discussed for each material.

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