ADVANCEMENT OF THIN FILM SOLAR CELLS

Solar power has come a long way with the recent developments in photovoltaic (PV) technology. The emerging PV technologies which will be commercially available like perovskite and organic solar cells, are discussed along with their pros and cons. This article reviews the recent improvements in PV accessibility, affordability, and efficiency. New materials and techniques are being researched for better and economical solar cells. A comprehensive review of thin film solar cell (TFSC) technology is presented in this study, including its manufacturing processes, classification, principles, advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and future prospects.

Abhishek Kumar^1*, Supriya Sharma^2
1UG Student, Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department, MAIT

²Assistant Professor, Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department, MAIT

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Abstract: Solar power has come a long way with the recent developments in photovoltaic (PV) technology. The emerging PV technologies which will be commercially available like perovskite and organic solar cells, are discussed along with their pros and cons. This article reviews the recent improvements in PV accessibility, affordability, and efficiency. New materials and techniques are being researched for better and economical solar cells. A comprehensive review of thin film solar cell (TFSC) technology is presented in this study, including its manufacturing processes, classification, principles, advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and future prospects. Thin film solar cells are a promising way to efficiently harness solar energy as they are simple, have high absorption coefficients, and can be tailored to desired properties. This paper classifies solar cells into first, second, and third generations, showcasing the transition from crystalline silicon-based technologies to advanced thin film and emerging technologies like quantum dot, perovskite, and organic solar cells. Each generation is observed in terms of manufacturing processes, materials, and efficiency. The concerns in TFSC technology, including manufacturing innovation, material advancement, and efficiency improvement are discussed.

Keywords:  Thin Film Solar Cells, Next Gen Solar Cell, Copper Indium Gallium Selenide, Next Gen Technology.

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