In this study, researchers developed durable, non-porous multifunctional multilayer coatings (MLCs) as a spectrally selective filter for solar modules. Comprehensive investigations compared MLCs with conventional antireflective coatings, revealing superior durability and reduced parasitic heat absorption. A techno-economic analysis model was developed...

We overcome the trade-off in grid design between optical and electrical losses by increasing the grid line height. Using a silver plating process, a 1-cm2-sized cell with 15-μm grid lines demonstrates fill factors above 80% at currents up to 35.8 A and, thus, enables high-power photonic power converters. Abstract The optimization of III-V-based...

This study presents a module design driven by LCA sensitivity analysis to reach ultra-low carbon impact PV module with outstanding performance. We acted on silicon wafer, aluminium frame and front glass. The combination of available innovations led us to the realisation of a 566 Wp module based on a GapLess interconnection with single heterojunction...

In this work double cantilever beam fatigue tests were performed on glass/EVA laminates at different temperature and humidity levels. A lower delamination resistance was found with increasing temperature and relative humidity. An anomalous debonding behavior was observed at the primary EVA melting peak temperature of 70°C. At this temperature debonding...

In this work, we report the first study about the influence of different configurations of Si/Ge multiple quantum well nanoabsorber on the characteristics of ultrathin solar cells featuring a deep-subwavelength photonic resonator. The general rules of optical design and bandgap engineering are analyzed based on experimental measurements and optoelectronic...

Arriaga Arruti et al. investigate and explain the PID mechanism that occurs in SHJ solar cells and modules. High negative biases, under high temperature and humidity conditions (i.e., 85°C/85% RH), enhance the DH-induced degradation–migration of Na+ ions and OH− by causing the additional drift of Na+ ions coming from the glass. The authors demonstrate...