Recent advances in semi-transparent polymer and perovskite solar cells for power generating window applications

• Published in: Energy & environmental science Vol. 11; no. 7; pp. 1688 - 179
• Main Authors: Xue, Qifan, Xia, Ruoxi, Brabec, Christoph J, Yip, Hin-Lap
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Royal Society of Chemistry 01.01.2018
• Subjects: Commercialization; Design engineering; Facades; Materials selection; Optical properties; Perovskites; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaics; Polymers; Roofs; Solar cells

Semi-transparent photovoltaic (ST-PV) technologies can be applied to replace facades and roofs in conventional buildings and coatings on vehicles to produce energy from sunlight. Current ST-PV technology is Si-based, but although Si achieves adequate efficiencies, it compromises on aesthetic appeal;...