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Are photovoltaics transparent?

Here, we review recent advances in photovoltaics with varying degrees of visible light transparency. We discuss the figures of merit necessary to characterize transparent photovoltaics, and outline the requirements to enable their widespread adoption in buildings, windows, electronic device displays, and automobiles.

Do photovoltaic power installations have the same growth?

In contrast, photovoltaic (PV) power installations did not have the same growth, due to prices of photovoltaic panels, technology used and social opposition.

Are organic photovoltaic semiconductors suitable for TPVs?

Organic photovoltaic semiconductors with NIR-harvesting capability are the promising materials for the development of TPVs 15, 16. Some efficient emerging organic semiconductors with NIR-harvesting capability are introduced in semitransparent solar cells recently and present good device performance 6, 17, 18, 19, 20.

Does photovoltaic film thickness affect TPV transparency?

The results indicate that the photovoltaic film thickness determines the TPV’s transparency and meanwhile affects the device efficiency; by contrast, the donor–acceptor ratio only affects device efficiency and has little effect on transparency.

Is transparent solar a viable alternative to opaque photovoltaics?

Transparency offers integration routes unavailable to opaque photovoltaics. Here, Lunt and co-workers review recent progress in transparent solar technologies, highlight technical challenges and measurement considerations, and review performance requirements for various applications.

Are ultra-flexible TPVs a viable alternative to opaque photovoltaics?

The initial demonstration of ultra-flexible TPV reveals that the reported TPVs are not only a powerful supplement to opaque photovoltaics for electricity generation but also a promising candidate for the power supply source of wearable electronic devices.