Wavelength selective photovoltaic systems

What is a wavelength-selective photovoltaic system (WSPV)?

Wavelength-Selective Photovoltaic Systems (WSPVs) combine luminescent solar cell technology with conventional silicon-based PV, thereby increasing efficiency and lowering the cost of electricity generation.

What materials are used in wavelength-selective APV?

While other potential semi-transparent wavelength-selective materials, such as quantum dots or indium-gallium-nitride (InGaN) alloy-based solar cells, exist, their application in wavelength-selective APV remains to be explored. 117,118 OPV is based on the use of organic materials.

What are the different types of photovoltaic technology?

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What is a semi-transparent photovoltaic (STPV)?

... For example, semi-transparent photovoltaics (STPVs) simultaneously can be used in buildings and greenhouses for sunlight transmission, thermal management, and electricity generation.

Are WSPV solar panels a viable alternative to Si-PVs?

Deployment of WSPVs for generating electricity in stand-alone settings (i.e., in addition to our current utilization as greenhouse coverings) should be a high priority for research. WSPV solar arrays could be installed in lieu of Si-PVs in deserts and other similar open spaces (e.g., grasslands, ranchlands).

Are OPVs and DSSCs suitable for agrivoltaic systems?

The main conclusions are: Till now, OPVs and DSSCs are the only ones with unique features of wavelength-selective transparency together with low weight, flexibility, and color selection, making them more promising to be integrated with agrivoltaic systems [ 60 ];