Solar Photo voltaic technologies
Parida, B., Iniyan, S. and Goic, R., 2011. A review of solar photovoltaic technologies. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 15(3), pp.1625-1636. [1]
- basics of solar photovoltaics
- environmental advantages
Photovoltaic Materials
Goetzberger, A. and Hebling, C., 2000. Photovoltaic materials, past, present, future. Solar energy materials and solar cells, 62(1-2), pp.1-19. [2]
- usage of silicon and why silicon?
- requirements for ideal solar cell
- crystalline Silicon domination in present market
Solar cell working and radiation measurement
Hu, C.C. and White, R.M., 2012. Solar cells: from basics to advanced systems. [3]
- working principle of a solar cell
- solar radiation measurement
- pyranometer(solarimeter)
- shading-ring pyranometer
- moving shadow-bar pyranometer
- pyrheliometer
- sunshine recorder
Photovoltaic Technology: The Case for Thin-Film Solar Cells
Shah, A., Torres, P., Tscharner, R., Wyrsch, N. and Keppner, H., 1999. Photovoltaic technology: the case for thin-film solar cells. science, 285(5428), pp.692-698. [4]
- not that useful(nothing new learned from this paper)
Solar power generation by PV (photovoltaic) technology: A review
Singh, G.K., 2013. Solar power generation by PV (photovoltaic) technology: A review. Energy, 53, pp.1-13. [5]
- not so useful
Life cycle assessment of solar PV based electricity generation systems: A review
Sherwani, A.F. and Usmani, J.A., 2010. Life cycle assessment of solar PV based electricity generation systems: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 14(1), pp.540-544. [6]
- Steps involved in fabrication of PV module
- life cycle analysis of amorphous, mono crystalline and poly crystalline PV systems
Thin‐film solar cells: an overview
Chopra, K.L., Paulson, P.D. and Dutta, V., 2004. Thin‐film solar cells: an overview. Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and applications, 12(2‐3), pp.69-92. [7]
- TFSC materials overview
- manufacturing of TFSCs
Photovoltaic Technology: The Case for Thin-Film Solar Cells
Shah, A., Torres, P., Tscharner, R., Wyrsch, N. and Keppner, H., 1999. Photovoltaic technology: the case for thin-film solar cells. science, 285(5428), pp.692-698. [8]
- not so useful
TCO and light trapping in silicon thin film solar cells
Müller, J., Rech, B., Springer, J. and Vanecek, M., 2004. TCO and light trapping in silicon thin film solar cells. Solar energy, 77(6), pp.917-930. [9]
- TCO(transparent conductive oxides) films and their contribution in increasing efficiency
Thin-film Silicon Solar Cell Technology
Shah, A.V., Schade, H., Vanecek, M., Meier, J., Vallat‐Sauvain, E., Wyrsch, N., Kroll, U., Droz, C. and Bailat, J., 2004. Thin‐film silicon solar cell technology. Progress in photovoltaics: Research and applications, 12(2‐3), pp.113-142. [10]
- optical and electrical TCO properties
Amorphous silicon solar cell
Carlson, D.E. and Wronski, C.R., 1976. Amorphous silicon solar cell. Applied Physics Letters, 28(11), pp.671-673. [11]
- not so useful
Solar PV Integration Challenges
Katiraei, F. and Aguero, J.R., 2011. Solar PV integration challenges. IEEE Power and Energy Magazine, 9(3), pp.62-71. [12]
- PV-DG systems(solar photovoltaic distributed generation)
Progress in solar PV technology: Research and achievement
Tyagi, V.V., Rahim, N.A., Rahim, N.A., Jeyraj, A. and Selvaraj, L., 2013. Progress in solar PV technology: Research and achievement. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 20, pp.443-461. [13]
- overview of materials for PV
- efficiencies comparision
Impact of dust on solar photovoltaic (PV) performance: Research status, challenges and recommendations
Mani, M. and Pillai, R., 2010. Impact of dust on solar photovoltaic (PV) performance: Research status, challenges and recommendations. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 14(9), pp.3124-3131. [14]
- climatic zones and conditions and their influence on PV performance
Evaluating the limits of solar photovoltaics (PV) in traditional electric power systems
Denholm, P. and Margolis, R.M., 2007. Evaluating the limits of solar photovoltaics (PV) in traditional electric power systems. Energy policy, 35(5), pp.2852-2861. [15]
- not so useful
Polymer solar cells
Li, G., Zhu, R. and Yang, Y., 2012. Polymer solar cells. Nature photonics, 6(3), p.153. [16]
- deice structure of polymer solar cells
A review on photovoltaic/thermal hybrid solar technology
Chow, T.T., 2010. A review on photovoltaic/thermal hybrid solar technology. Applied energy, 87(2), pp.365-379. [17]
- structure of PVT
Solar photovoltaic electricity: Current status and future prospects
Razykov, T.M., Ferekides, C.S., Morel, D., Stefanakos, E., Ullal, H.S. and Upadhyaya, H.M., 2011. Solar photovoltaic electricity: Current status and future prospects. Solar Energy, 85(8), pp.1580-1608. [18]
- materials and their properties
- market study
The Market Value and Cost of Solar Photovoltaic Electricity Production 2008
Borenstein, S., 2008. The market value and cost of solar photovoltaic electricity production. [19]
- not so useful
Performance and degradation analysis for long term reliability of solar photovoltaic systems: A review
Sharma, V. and Chandel, S.S., 2013. Performance and degradation analysis for long term reliability of solar photovoltaic systems: a review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 27, pp.753-767. [20]
- study on PV module characteristics and rating
Life Cycle Analysis to estimate the environmental impact of residential photovoltaic systems in regions with a low solar irradiation
Laleman, R., Albrecht, J. and Dewulf, J., 2011. Life cycle analysis to estimate the environmental impact of residential photovoltaic systems in regions with a low solar irradiation. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(1), pp.267-281. [21]
- not so useful
A comparison of the cost and financial returns for solar photovoltaic systems installed by businesses in different locations across the United States
Swift, K.D., 2013. A comparison of the cost and financial returns for solar photovoltaic systems installed by businesses in different locations across the United States. Renewable Energy, 57, pp.137-143. [22]
- financial advantages and federal tax incentives
Hybrid PV/T solar systems for domestic hot water and electricity production
Kalogirou, S.A. and Tripanagnostopoulos, Y., 2006. Hybrid PV/T solar systems for domestic hot water and electricity production. Energy conversion and management, 47(18-19), pp.3368-3382. [23]
- not that interesting
Solar gas turbine systems: Design, cost and perspectives
Schwarzbözl, P., Buck, R., Sugarmen, C., Ring, A., Crespo, M.J.M., Altwegg, P. and Enrile, J., 2006. Solar gas turbine systems: design, cost and perspectives. Solar Energy, 80(10), pp.1231-1240. [24]
- what is Solar-hybrid gas turbine technology and its layout, optimization and performance calculation
Industrial application of PV/T solar energy systems
Kalogirou, S.A. and Tripanagnostopoulos, Y., 2007. Industrial application of PV/T solar energy systems. Applied Thermal Engineering, 27(8-9), pp.1259-1270. [25]
- not that interesting
Measuring and modeling the effect of snow on photovoltaic system performance
Powers, L., Newmiller, J. and Townsend, T., 2010, June. Measuring and modeling the effect of snow on photovoltaic system performance. In Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 2010 35th IEEE (pp. 000973-000978). IEEE. [26]
- not so interesting
Measured and modeled photovoltaic system energy losses from snow for Colorado and Wisconsin locations
Marion, B., Schaefer, R., Caine, H. and Sanchez, G., 2013. Measured and modeled photovoltaic system energy losses from snow for Colorado and Wisconsin locations. Solar Energy, 97, pp.112-121. [27]
- not much interesting
The influence of snow and ice coverage on the energy generation from photovoltaic solar cells
Andenæs, E., Jelle, B.P., Ramlo, K., Kolås, T., Selj, J. and Foss, S.E., 2018. The influence of snow and ice coverage on the energy generation from photovoltaic solar cells. Solar Energy, 159, pp.318-328. [28]
- obstruction of solar radiation
- efficiency
The effects of snowfall on solar photovoltaic performance
Andrews, R.W., Pollard, A. and Pearce, J.M., 2013. The effects of snowfall on solar photovoltaic performance. Solar Energy, 92, pp.84-97. [29]
- crystalline vs amorphous cells in snow
A Low Cost Method of Snow Detection on Solar Panels and Sending Alerts
Meghdadi, S. and Iqbal, T., 2015. A low cost method of snow detection on solar panels and sending alerts. J. Clean Energy Technol, 3(5), pp.393-397. [30]
- system design and layout
AN APPROACH TO THE IMPACT OF SNOW ON THE YIELD OF GRID CONNECTED PV SYSTEMS
Becker, G., Schiebelsberger, B., Weber, W., Vodermayer, C., Zehner, M. and Kummerle, G., 2006. An approach to the impact of snow on the yield of grid connected PV systems. Bavarian Association for the Promotion of Solar Energy, Munich. [31]
- not so interesting
Instrumentation for Evaluating PV System Performance Losses from Snow
Marion, B., Rodriguez, J. and Pruett, J., 2009. Instrumentation for evaluating PV system performance losses from snow (No. NREL/CP-520-45380). National Renewable Energy Lab.(NREL), Golden, CO (United States). [32]
- usage of pyranometer with heater
Effect of dust accumulation on the power outputs of solar photovoltaic modules
Adinoyi, M.J. and Said, S.A., 2013. Effect of dust accumulation on the power outputs of solar photovoltaic modules. Renewable energy, 60, pp.633-636. [33]
- effect of dust accumulation over time
Effect of dust, humidity and air velocity on efficiency of photovoltaic cells
Mekhilef, S., Saidur, R. and Kamalisarvestani, M., 2012. Effect of dust, humidity and air velocity on efficiency of photovoltaic cells. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 16(5), pp.2920-2925. [34]
- effect of humidity on PV performance
- effect of wind velocity on PV cell performance
Effect of dust on the transparent cover of solar collectors
Elminir, H.K., Ghitas, A.E., Hamid, R.H., El-Hussainy, F., Beheary, M.M. and Abdel-Moneim, K.M., 2006. Effect of dust on the transparent cover of solar collectors. Energy conversion and management, 47(18-19), pp.3192-3203. [35]
- not so interesting
Effect Of Dust On The Performance Of Solar PV Panel
Rajput, D.S. and Sudhakar, K., 2013. Effect of dust on the performance of solar PV panel. Int J ChemTech Res, 5(2), pp.1083-6. [36]
- formulae for reduction in power and efficiency
Effect of Dust Accumulation on Performance of Photovoltaic Solar Modules in Sahara Environment
Mohamed, A.O. and Hasan, A., 2012. Effect of dust accumulation on performance of photovoltaic solar modules in Sahara environment. Journal of Basic and applied scientific Research, 2(11), pp.11030-11036. [37]
- effect of dust on PV performance despite being in a vast desert with enormous amount of sunlight and heat
The analysis on photovoltaic electricity generation status, potential and policies of the leading countries in solar energy
Dincer, F., 2011. The analysis on photovoltaic electricity generation status, potential and policies of the leading countries in solar energy. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(1), pp.713-720. [38]
- contribution towards global solar power generation by major countries.
Advancement in solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid collector technology
Tyagi, V.V., Kaushik, S.C. and Tyagi, S.K., 2012. Advancement in solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid collector technology. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(3), pp.1383-1398. [39]
- imaging and non-imaging concentrating collectors
Microgrids: Experiences, barriers and success factors
Soshinskaya, M., Crijns-Graus, W.H., Guerrero, J.M. and Vasquez, J.C., 2014. Microgrids: Experiences, barriers and success factors. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 40, pp.659-672. [40]
- microgrid and types
Performance improvement of PV/T solar collectors with natural air flow operation
Tonui, J.K. and Tripanagnostopoulos, Y., 2008. Performance improvement of PV/T solar collectors with natural air flow operation. Solar Energy, 82(1), pp.1-12. [41]
- not interesting
Photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collectors: A review
Charalambous, P.G., Maidment, G.G., Kalogirou, S.A. and Yiakoumetti, K., 2007. Photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collectors: A review. Applied thermal engineering, 27(2-3), pp.275-286. [42]
- types of PV/T collectors and their performances
== 24.7% Record Efficiency HIT Solar Cell on
Thin Silicon Wafer ==
Taguchi, M., Yano, A., Tohoda, S., Matsuyama, K., Nakamura, Y., Nishiwaki, T., Fujita, K. and Maruyama, E., 2014. 24.7% record efficiency HIT solar cell on thin silicon wafer. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, 4(1), pp.96-99. [43]
- heterojunction with intrinsic thin-layer solar cell and its structure
Global prospects, progress, policies, and environmental impact of solar photovoltaic power generation
Hosenuzzaman, M., Rahim, N.A., Selvaraj, J., Hasanuzzaman, M., Malek, A.A. and Nahar, A., 2015. Global prospects, progress, policies, and environmental impact of solar photovoltaic power generation. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 41, pp.284-297. [44]
- economic analysis and cost effectiveness
A review on global solar energy policy
Solangi, K.H., Islam, M.R., Saidur, R., Rahim, N.A. and Fayaz, H., 2011. A review on global solar energy policy. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 15(4), pp.2149-2163. [45]
- policies and subsidies in different countries around the globe
Toward a Sunny Future? Global Integration in the Solar PV Industry
Kirkegaard, J.F., Hanemann, T., Weischer, L. and Miller, M., 2010. Toward a sunny future? Global integration in the solar PV industry. [46]
- not so interesting
Analysis of the thermal performance and comfort conditions produced by five different passive solar heating strategies in the United States midwest
Fernández-González, A., 2007. Analysis of the thermal performance and comfort conditions produced by five different passive solar heating strategies in the United States Midwest. Solar Energy, 81(5), pp.581-593. [47]
- not so interesting
Advanced Manufacturing Concepts for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
Nijs, J.F., Szlufcik, J., Poortmans, J., Sivoththaman, S. and Mertens, R.P., 1999. Advanced manufacturing concepts for crystalline silicon solar cells. IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 46(10), pp.1948-1969. [48]
- bulk crystalline silicon substrates
- screen printing
- buried contact technology