Light transmittance of amorphous silicon solar curtain wall

Are amorphous silicon solar cells a promising technology for harnessing solar energy?

Scientific Reports 15, Article number: 16529 (2025) Cite this article Amorphous silicon solar cells have emerged as a promising technology for harnessing solar energy due to their cost-effectiveness and flexibility.

Can photonic crystal structures improve light trapping in amorphous silicon solar cells?

Similarly, Lin et al. (2015) focused on the design and fabrication of photonic crystal structures to improve light trapping in amorphous silicon solar cells 27. Zhang et al. (2016) explored the utilization of photonic crystal nanostructures to enhance light trapping in amorphous silicon solar cells as well 28.

Can photonic crystals improve light trapping in thin-film solar cells?

Additionally, Chutinan et al. (2005) optimized photonic crystal light-trapping in thin-film solar cells 29, while Zhang et al. (2014) studied the design and optimization of photonic crystal structures for enhanced light trapping in amorphous silicon thin film solar cells 30.

Can PCs be used in amorphous silicon solar cells?

However, the application of PCs in amorphous silicon solar cells is still at an early stage, with limited research exploring their full potential 26. For instance, Li et al. (2014) investigated the efficiency enhancement of amorphous silicon solar cells using photonic crystal configurations 14.

Can nanocone gratings improve light absorption in ultrathin crystalline silicon solar cells?

Additionally, the use of nanocone gratings has been shown to enhance light absorption in ultrathin crystalline silicon solar cells 51. Wang et al. introduced a double-sided grating design, optimizing the front and back surfaces for antireflection and light trapping, respectively, resulting in a photocurrent close to the Yablonovitch limit 52.

Can ternary photonic crystals enhance amorphous silicon solar cells' optical properties?

This study employs theoretical modeling to investigate the impact of incorporating one-dimensional ternary photonic crystals (1D-Ternary-PCs) as anti-reflection coatings (ARCs) and one-dimensional binary PCs as back reflectors to enhance the optical properties of amorphous silicon (a-Si) solar cells.