{"id":79459,"key":"Solar_photovoltaic_literature_review","title":"Solar photovoltaic literature review","latest":{"id":1211628,"timestamp":"2025-11-28T14:15:16Z"},"content_model":"wikitext","license":{"url":"https://www.appropedia.org/Appropedia:Copyrights","title":"CC-BY-SA-4.0"},"source":"{{MOST}}{{MOST literature review notice}}\n\n== Solar Photo voltaic technologies ==\n\nParida, B., Iniyan, S. and Goic, R., 2011. A review of solar photovoltaic technologies. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 15(3), pp.1625-1636. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032110004016]\n\n* basics of solar photovoltaics\n* environmental advantages\n\n== Photovoltaic Materials ==\n\nGoetzberger, A. and Hebling, C., 2000. Photovoltaic materials, past, present, future. Solar energy materials and solar cells, 62(1-2), pp.1-19. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0927024899001312]\n\n* usage of silicon and why silicon?\n* requirements for ideal solar cell\n* crystalline Silicon domination in present market\n\n== Solar cell working and radiation measurement ==\n\nHu, C.C. and White, R.M., 2012. Solar cells: from basics to advanced systems. [https://nanohub.org/resources/14073/download/Solar_cells_by_Hu_and_White_1.pdf]\n\n* working principle of a solar cell\n* solar radiation measurement\n* pyranometer(solarimeter)\n* shading-ring pyranometer\n* moving shadow-bar pyranometer\n* pyrheliometer\n* sunshine recorder\n\n== Photovoltaic Technology: The Case for Thin-Film Solar Cells ==\n\nShah, 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. [http://science.sciencemag.org/content/285/5428/692]\n\n* not that useful(nothing new learned from this paper)\n\n== Solar power generation by PV (photovoltaic) technology: A review ==\n\nSingh, G.K., 2013. Solar power generation by PV (photovoltaic) technology: A review. Energy, 53, pp.1-13. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544213001758]\n\n* not so useful\n\n== Life cycle assessment of solar PV based electricity generation systems: A review ==\n\nSherwani, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032109001907#!]\n\n* Steps involved in fabrication of PV module\n* life cycle analysis of amorphous, mono crystalline and poly crystalline PV systems\n\n== Thin‐film solar cells: an overview ==\n\nChopra, 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. [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/pip.541]\n\n* TFSC materials overview\n* manufacturing of TFSCs\n\n== Photovoltaic Technology: The Case for Thin-Film Solar Cells ==\n\nShah, 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. [http://science.sciencemag.org/content/285/5428/692]\n\n* not so useful\n\n== TCO and light trapping in silicon thin film solar cells ==\n\nMüller, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X04000647]\n\n* TCO(transparent conductive oxides) films and their contribution in increasing efficiency\n\n== Thin-film Silicon Solar Cell Technology ==\n\nShah, 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. [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/pip.533]\n\n* optical and electrical TCO properties\n\n== Amorphous silicon solar cell ==\n\nCarlson, D.E. and Wronski, C.R., 1976. Amorphous silicon solar cell. Applied Physics Letters, 28(11), pp.671-673. [https://aip.scitation.org/doi/pdf/10.1063/1.88617?class=pdf]\n\n* not so useful\n\n== Solar PV Integration Challenges ==\n\nKatiraei, F. and Aguero, J.R., 2011. Solar PV integration challenges. IEEE Power and Energy Magazine, 9(3), pp.62-71. [https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/5753332]\n\n* PV-DG systems(solar photovoltaic distributed generation)\n\n== Progress in solar PV technology: Research and achievement ==\n\nTyagi, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032112005291]\n\n* overview of materials for PV\n* efficiencies comparision\n\n== Impact of dust on solar photovoltaic (PV) performance: Research status, challenges and recommendations ==\n\nMani, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032110002455]\n\n* climatic zones and conditions and their influence on PV performance\n\n== Evaluating the limits of solar photovoltaics (PV) in traditional electric power systems ==\n\nDenholm, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421506003740]\n\n* not so useful\n\n== Polymer solar cells ==\n\nLi, G., Zhu, R. and Yang, Y., 2012. Polymer solar cells. Nature photonics, 6(3), p.153. [https://www.nature.com/articles/nphoton.2012.11]\n\n* deice structure of polymer solar cells\n\n== A review on photovoltaic/thermal hybrid solar technology ==\n\nChow, T.T., 2010. A review on photovoltaic/thermal hybrid solar technology. Applied energy, 87(2), pp.365-379. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261909002761]\n\n* structure of PVT\n\n== Solar photovoltaic electricity: Current status and future prospects ==\n\nRazykov, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X1000366X]\n\n* materials and their properties\n* market study\n\n== The Market Value and Cost of Solar Photovoltaic Electricity Production 2008 ==\n\nBorenstein, S., 2008. The market value and cost of solar photovoltaic electricity production. [https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3ws6r3j4]\n\n* not so useful\n\n== Performance and degradation analysis for long term reliability of solar photovoltaic systems: A review ==\n\nSharma, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032113004917]\n\n* study on PV module characteristics and rating\n\n== Life Cycle Analysis to estimate the environmental impact of residential photovoltaic systems in regions with a low solar irradiation ==\n\nLaleman, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032110003126]\n\n* not so useful\n\n== A comparison of the cost and financial returns for solar photovoltaic systems installed by businesses in different locations across the United States ==\n\nSwift, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148113000360]\n\n* financial advantages and federal tax incentives\n\n== Hybrid PV/T solar systems for domestic hot water and electricity production ==\n\nKalogirou, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890406000409]\n\n* not that interesting\n\n== Solar gas turbine systems: Design, cost and perspectives ==\n\nSchwarzbözl, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X05003348]\n\n* what is Solar-hybrid gas turbine technology and its layout, optimization and performance calculation\n\n== Industrial application of PV/T solar energy systems ==\n\nKalogirou, S.A. and Tripanagnostopoulos, Y., 2007. Industrial application of PV/T solar energy systems. Applied Thermal Engineering, 27(8-9), pp.1259-1270. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359431106004029]\n\n* not that interesting\n\n== Measuring and modeling the effect of snow on photovoltaic system performance ==\n\nPowers, 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. [https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/5614572]\n\n* not so interesting\n\n== Measured and modeled photovoltaic system energy losses from snow for Colorado and Wisconsin locations ==\n\nMarion, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X13003034]\n\n* not much interesting\n\n== The influence of snow and ice coverage on the energy generation from photovoltaic solar cells ==\n\nAndenæs, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X17309581]\n\n* obstruction of solar radiation\n* efficiency\n\n== The effects of snowfall on solar photovoltaic performance ==\n\nAndrews, R.W., Pollard, A. and Pearce, J.M., 2013. The effects of snowfall on solar photovoltaic performance. Solar Energy, 92, pp.84-97. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X13000790]\n\n* crystalline vs amorphous cells in snow\n\n== A Low Cost Method of Snow Detection on Solar Panels and Sending Alerts ==\n\nMeghdadi, 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. [http://www.jocet.org/papers/230-CE004.pdf]\n\n* system design and layout\n\n== AN APPROACH TO THE IMPACT OF SNOW ON THE YIELD OF GRID CONNECTED PV SYSTEMS ==\n\nBecker, 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. [http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.464.8842&rep=rep1&type=pdf]\n\n* not so interesting\n\n== Instrumentation for Evaluating PV System Performance Losses from Snow ==\n\nMarion, 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). [https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/45380.pdf]\n\n* usage of pyranometer with heater\n\n== Effect of dust accumulation on the power outputs of solar photovoltaic modules ==\n\nAdinoyi, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148113003078]\n\n* effect of dust accumulation over time\n\n== Effect of dust, humidity and air velocity on efficiency of photovoltaic cells ==\n\nMekhilef, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032112001050]\n\n* effect of humidity on PV performance\n* effect of wind velocity on PV cell performance\n\n== Effect of dust on the transparent cover of solar collectors ==\n\nElminir, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890406000562]\n\n* not so interesting\n\n== Effect Of Dust On The Performance Of Solar PV Panel ==\n\nRajput, 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. [https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/30973213/Effect_of_Dust_on_the_performance_of_Solar_PV_Panel.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAIWOWYYGZ2Y53UL3A&Expires=1549953438&Signature=KGVi%2BAn0HM209Z%2FFqIUbK0H4QTo%3D&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3DEffect_Of_Dust_On_The_Performance_Of_Sol.pdf]\n\n* formulae for reduction in power and efficiency\n\n== Effect of Dust Accumulation on Performance of Photovoltaic Solar Modules in Sahara Environment ==\n\nMohamed, 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. [https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/53c1/aff4aa83a683cb77a057323d95dfb8326a2d.pdf?_ga=2.247681863.1773711656.1549949970-1229317468.1549949970]\n\n* effect of dust on PV performance despite being in a vast desert with enormous amount of sunlight and heat\n\n== The analysis on photovoltaic electricity generation status, potential and policies of the leading countries in solar energy ==\n\nDincer, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032110003138]\n\n* contribution towards global solar power generation by major countries.\n\n== Advancement in solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid collector technology ==\n\nTyagi, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032111006058]\n\n* imaging and non-imaging concentrating collectors\n\n== Microgrids: Experiences, barriers and success factors ==\n\nSoshinskaya, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032114006583]\n\n* microgrid and types\n\n== Performance improvement of PV/T solar collectors with natural air flow operation ==\n\nTonui, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X07001260]\n\n* not interesting\n\n== Photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collectors: A review ==\n\nCharalambous, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359431106002316]\n\n* types of PV/T collectors and their performances\n\n== 24.7% Record Efficiency HIT Solar Cell on\nThin Silicon Wafer ==\nTaguchi, 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. [https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6620960]\n\n* heterojunction with intrinsic thin-layer solar cell and its structure\n\n== Global prospects, progress, policies, and environmental impact of solar photovoltaic power generation ==\n\nHosenuzzaman, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032114007229]\n\n* economic analysis and cost effectiveness\n\n== A review on global solar energy policy ==\n\nSolangi, 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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032111000220]\n\n* policies and subsidies in different countries around the globe\n\n== Toward a Sunny Future? Global Integration in the Solar PV Industry ==\n\nKirkegaard, J.F., Hanemann, T., Weischer, L. and Miller, M., 2010. Toward a sunny future? Global integration in the solar PV industry. [https://poseidon01.ssrn.com/delivery.php?ID=981008064022107025095081091093114087127032028046050025014118074088114083027098113022018060099009024042113101108119000009001006042051088034039091005108127127121095052060007095085105119126125073097011064099098092025109096064076113005026030101027090083&EXT=pdf]\n\n* not so interesting\n\n== Analysis of the thermal performance and comfort conditions produced by five different passive solar heating strategies in the United States midwest ==\n\nFernández-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. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X06002349]\n\n* not so interesting\n\n== Advanced Manufacturing Concepts for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells ==\n\nNijs, 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. [https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=791983]\n\n* bulk crystalline silicon substrates\n* screen printing\n* buried contact technology\n\n== Flexible Solar Cells ==\n\nPagliaro, M., Ciriminna, R. and Palmisano, G., 2008. Flexible solar cells. ChemSusChem: Chemistry & Sustainability Energy & Materials, 1(11), pp.880-891. [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cssc.200800127]\n\n* inorganic this films\n\n== A Monitoring System for the Use of Solar Energy in Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles ==\n\nSchuss, C., Eichberger, B. and Rahkonen, T., 2012, May. A monitoring system for the use of solar energy in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. In Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2012 IEEE International (pp. 524-527). IEEE. [https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6229214]\n\n* not so interesting\n\n== Business Models for Solar Powered Charging Stations to Develop Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles ==\n\nRobinson, J., Brase, G., Griswold, W., Jackson, C. and Erickson, L., 2014. Business models for solar powered charging stations to develop infrastructure for electric vehicles. Sustainability, 6(10), pp.7358-7387. [https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/6/10/7358/htm]\n\n* public parking model\n* shopping center model\n* non-profit organization model\n\n{{Page data\n| license = CC-BY-SA-3.0\n| description = Appropedia reviews solar photovoltaic research. Explore current trends, technology updates, and challenges shaping the future of solar energy.\n}}\n\n[[Category:5490-19]]"}