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218 articles for “solar cells”
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A New Developed Photoelectrochemical Cell for Hydrogen Generation
Abstract: There are many methods for the industrial production of hydrogen, including: steam reforming of methane and natural gas; coal gasification; biotechnology; electrolysis of water, etc. The most effective method of obtaining of pure hydrogen is the use of photoelectrochemical cell. Photoelectrochemical cells produces hydrogen directly from solar energy. In a photoelectrochemical cell, a silicon semiconductor with an anode attached to it, immersed in an aqueous electrolyte solution and excited by …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 01–10 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Performance of Photovoltaic Panel with and Without Phase Change Material Heat Sink
Abstract: AbstractThe future of solar energy conversion into electricity is one of the recognized classes of technology seeing that abundance of a free and clean source of energy in almost every part of continents. The effect of exceeding in temperature on Photovoltaic (PV) cells remains one of the major disadvantages of this technology. In order to improve the power utilization of the PV panel, it is necessary to maintain cell temperature …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Photovoltaic: Environmental, Health and Safety Issues
Abstract: Photovoltaic (PV) technologies have many environmental advantages over conventional technologies for generating electricity. The function of PV systems is silent one, without any toxic gas emissions, or greenhouse gases. PV electricity generation—apart from of which technology is used—is a zero-emissions performing practice. PV technology is very much related with the electronic industry where we can find a number of social impacts throughout the supply chain from raw material mining to …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Maintaining Load Without Battery Backup Using Solar Panel
Abstract: Adaptable for maintenance of electrical loads by discharging loads without relying on conventional battery banks, depending on usage and requirement of solar energy. The only system that will receive free electricity for the rest of its life and last for about 20 to 25 years is this one. This system's batteries need ongoing inverter maintenance at least every two to five years. Therefore, we require a solution strategy of some …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power and Machine Systems · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Polymer-Mediated Electron Transfer in Eco-Friendly P3HT–rGO Nanocomposites for Optoelectronic Applications
Abstract: Conducting polymer–graphene hybrid nanocomposites have emerged as promising materials for next-generation optoelectronic applications owing to their solution processability, tunable interfacial properties, and mechanical flexibility. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of graphene–polymer hybrid systems in enhancing charge transport pathways, exciton dissociation efficiency, and interfacial stability in organic optoelectronic devices. Despite these advantages, a key challenge remains the efficient production of individual graphene sheets through the reduction of graphene oxide using …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 413–423 Read article
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Development of a Soft Computing-Based Island Detection System and Performance Analysis
Abstract: There has been an overestimation of the global energy consumption in the last few years. Distributed Generators are being propelled forward by the motivation provided by the absence of suitable transmission capacity, exaggerated transmission and distribution mishaps, and the release of power marketing (DGs). It's a distributed age unit (DG slash hack expansion) and regional units linked to distribution that power the system, which has yet to have hundreds of …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Importance and Need of Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Factors Affecting Efficiency
Abstract: Renewable energy is also called Green Energy. These energies are not exhausting and are constantly renewed. Renewal is very effective and necessary in the current situation, because as the number of people and technology increases, the demand for energy also increases. The use of solar energy research to reduce the energy crisis, protect the environment and ensure the most important economic development. Many factors affect its efficiency namely solar radiation, …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 42–46 Read article
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A Review: The Design of Photovoltaic Thermal Technology with Compound Parabolic Concentrator
Abstract: In this paper, photovoltaic cell with compound parabolic solar concentrator has been studied. The interior surface is covered with the reflector. The use of photovoltaic thermal system in combination with concentrating reflectors has a potential to significantly increase power production from a given solar cell area. The absorber of the combined photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) collector under investigation consists of a module of solar cells for generating electricity, compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Review on Design and Plan for Installation of Solar PV Modules on University Building
Abstract: AbstractThe power generation sector is capable of generating around 152 Giga Watt but still 17 per cent villages of India generally termed as deserted or mobile areas are still non - electrified in figures it is around 450 million people who lived without electricity till the year 2008. The power sector uses the coal as a primary source of fuel. A report on behalf of ministry of coal said that …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Structural, Morphological, Optical, and Electrical Properties of Sol–Gel Synthesized Bismuth Ferrite Nanoparticles for Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract: Solar cells are a promising renewable energy source, converting solar energy into electrical power. The performance and efficiency of solar cells can be enhanced by incorporating multiferroic materials, which have the potential to improve energy conversion. Bismuth ferrite (BFO) is one such material that has attracted attention for photovoltaic applications due to its bandgap energy, which ranges from 2 eV to 2.7 eV. However, its practical efficiency is currently low …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 28–41 Read article
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Current and Future Status of Green Nanotechnology
Abstract: Nanotechnology covers a different phenomenon that prepares novel operation in various fields. Nanotechnology assured a renewable future by its growth in green chemistry to develop green nanotechnology .Green nanotechnology intend not only to give Nano-products, but also to produce nanomaterial without degrading the environment or human health. It is established that current fossil fuel use is unsustainable and related with ozone harming substance production. The significant advances such as hydrogen …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Challenges and Opportunities in Non-conventional Energy Resources
Abstract: To meet the future energy demands and to give quality and pollution free supply to the growing and today’s environment conscious population, the present world attention is to go in for natural, clean and renewable energy resources. These renewable or non-conventional energy resources are: solar energy, wind energy, water energy, geothermal energy, biogas energy, nuclear energy, etc. These energy resources have many developments.Keywords: Fourth generation solar cell (4G solar cell), …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Effect of Various Wavelength of Light Signal Over PV Cell
Abstract: Sun is an everlasting pollution free cradle of energy and solar cell have practically negligible operating cost with lifetime of 30 years, the only budgetary investment is the initial manufacturing cost. Due to photovoltaic outcome in Solar cell , the photons are transformed in to electricity , therefore the solar energy can be used for direct electricity generation .The proficiency of Photovoltaic cell are exaggerated by various atmospheric parameters like …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Interface Engineering of Graphene Multi-Junction InGaP/GaAs/InGaAs/Ge Solar PVC
Abstract: AbstractThe main impediment faced by solar Photo-Voltaic Cell (PVC) is the excitation of charge carriers by high and low energy photons to make them reach the conduction band as this superintends the output device current. To enhance the device current, intermediate engineering of solar PVC is the most prominent strategy. An Inter-Mediate Layer (IML) serves as a spectrally selective layer between the muti-junctions for tandem solar cell. This research work …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Environmental Aspects of Sustainable Development
Abstract: The utilization of sustainable energy sources is expanding globally. Photovoltaic (PV) energy systems have received the most attention during the past ten years out of all the sustainable energy sources. The solar industry adopts a proactive lifespan analysis in order to retain these benefits and prevent further environmental impact. Compared to alternative energy generation technologies, PV technology is clearly more environmentally friendly. Solar cell decommissioning at the end of the …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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IOT-based Solar Tracking System for Efficient Power Generation
Abstract: AbstractIn remote areas the sun is a cheap source of electricity because instead of hydraulic generators it uses solar cells to produce electricity. But the output of solar cells depends on the intensity of sunlight and the angle of incidence. It means to get maximum efficiency; the solar panels must remain in front of the sun during the whole day. But due to the rotation of the earth, those panels …
Published in Journal of Operating Systems Development & Trends · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Solar Powered Atmospheric Water Generator
Abstract: AbstractSolar energy is the most abundant inexhaustible and clean of all renewable energy resources. The power from the sun intercepted by the earth is in MW, which is many times larger than the present rate of all energy consumption. The problem of water scarcity observed in the various places due to lack of rainfall can be overcome by solar-powered atmospheric water generator. The solar powered atmospheric water generator is a …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 8–10 Read article
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Factors to Increase the Efficiency of Solar Panel: A Review
Abstract: Abstract This paper represents a review on the factors which affect the efficiency of solar panels as a challenge for the modern technology. The limitations of fossil resources and enormous increasing demand for energy have directed our ways to focus our minds towards solar energy, as it is freely available ample source of sunlight to us which can be effectively used for converting it into electricity and enlighten those areas …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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A Novel Hybrid Power System for Urban or Remote Household Uses
Abstract: Implementation of renewable energy sources powered by wind has its limitations comparing to the same powered by solar cells and the latter is more practical in many cases. Again using solar cells in integrated applications many times introduces unnecessary complexity and high cost compared to the utilization they can serve. This paper proposes a photo-voltaic (PV) cell that serves as power source, an inverter and the utility grid together that …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Traffic Control Management System using IOT
Abstract: Energy is the major concern worldwide; it is our prior responsibility & liability to save energy effectively. With the development of technology, where automation system plays a vital role in daily life experience and also it is being preferred over the traditional manual system today. The main purpose of this project is to invent an intelligent system which can make decisions for luminous control (ON/OFF/DIM) considering the light intensity. Here …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 34–38 Read article