Microstructure analysis of photovoltaic panels

How does microstructure affect photovoltaic performance?

npj Computational Materials 5, Article number: 95 (2019) Cite this article The microstructure determines the photovoltaic performance of a thin film organic semiconductor film. The relationship between microstructure and performance is usually highly non-linear and expensive to evaluate, thus making microstructure optimization challenging.

Can deep convolutional neural networks map microstructure to photovoltaic performance?

The relationship between microstructure and performance is usually highly non-linear and expensive to evaluate, thus making microstructure optimization challenging. Here, we show a data-driven approach for mapping the microstructure to photovoltaic performance using deep convolutional neural networks.

Are hidden microstructures important for solar cell development?

Finally, we call for more attention in probing hidden microstructures and developing high-spatiotemporal-resolution characterizations, as well as harnessing the potential merits of microstructural imperfections, towards an elevated understanding of microstructure–property–performance relationships for the next solar cell advances.

How is perovskite photovoltaic technology transforming the landscape of solar energy?

The emergence of perovskite photovoltaic technology is transforming the landscape of solar energy. Its rapid development has been driven by the advances in our understanding of the thin-film microstructures of metal halide perovskites and their intriguing correlations with optoelectronic properties, device efficiency and long-term stability.

How is DSSC photovoltaic performance evaluated?

DSSC photovoltaic performance was evaluated using a solar simulator (Abet Technologies, model Sun 2000, 1,000 W Xenon source, Keithley 2400 source meter) under the 1 sun AM1.5 condition, and was calibrated using a KG-3 filter and an NREL-certified reference cell.

How does morphology affect solar power conversion?

Several features of the morphology have different roles in the process of converting solar energy. The ability to change these morphological features by changing the processing protocol is a major source of control in these devices. The solar power conversion happens in several stages.