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Abstract
This paper represents a review on recent developments in PLASTIC SOLAR CELL TECHNOLOGY. Solar cells that are primarily of the conventional type. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are comprised of unique materials called semiconductors, the most common of which being silicon. When light strikes the cell, some of it is absorbed by the semiconductor material. This indicates that the absorbed light's energy is transmitted to the semiconductor. Electrons are knocked loose and allowed to move freely as a result of the energy. In addition, all PV cells feature one or more electric fields that act to push electrons released by light absorption to travel in a specific direction. We can pull this current off the top and bottom of the PV cell and use it externally by installing metal contacts on the top and bottom of the cell. For example, the current can power a calculator. This current, together with the cells voltage (which is a result of its built in electric field or fields), defines the power that the solar cell can produce. Conventional solar cells are made up of polycrystalline silicon or in the case of high efficiency ones crystalline gallium arsenide. However, it has been discovered that only 35% of the sun's total energy falling on it can be used wisely by this form of solar cell. Additionally, this is unfavorable in foggy days, posing a dilemma. This fundamental flaw prompted researchers to consider developing a new form of solar cell that incorporates nanotechnology. This involves a technique that is nearly identical to the one described previously. But the basic difference lies in the absorption of the wavelength of the light from sun.
Keywords
Photovoltaic, Solar cell
Citations
IRE Journals:
K. Sai Jagadeesh , K. V. V. S. Pavan Kumar , G. Satyanarayana
"Plastic Solar Cell Technology" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 4 Issue 11 2021 Page 223-230
IEEE:
K. Sai Jagadeesh , K. V. V. S. Pavan Kumar , G. Satyanarayana
"Plastic Solar Cell Technology" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 4(11)
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