Modern Technologies In PV Cells

By: Faisal Saleem 2008-Mech-58

Some Modern Technologies:

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String ribbon manufacturing process Dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) Space-based solar power (SBSP)

String ribbon manufacturing process

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Introduction Much less Capital Cost than Wafer Technology 1-2% Less Efficiency

DyeDye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC)

Introduction:
y y y y y

Low cost thin film solar cell invented by Michael Grtzel in 1991 less expensive than older solid-state cell designs flexible sheets, no protection from minor events compete with fossil fuel electrical generation

Construction
Three primary parts
1) 2) 3)

transparant anode layer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) thin layer of the iodide electrolyte on platinum metal

Operation:

SpaceSpace-based solar power (SBSP) SBSP)

Introduction:
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collection of solar power in space, for use on Earth Solar panels on solar power satellite (SPS) Can supply any Area on Earth

Terrestrial
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Extra-Terrestrial
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Less solar energy reaches.

Solar energy 144% of on the surface of Earth

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High Energy Radiations collect power 24 hours per day

Low Energy Radiations at most, 12 hours per day

No concern with weather

Affected with weather

Advantages
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Can supply any Area on Earth avoids the expense of storage facilities (dams, oil storage tanks, coal dumps)

contamination or corrosion and damage by wildlife or plant encroachment.

significant military advantage With a mobile SBSP receiving station

Design:
o collecting

solar power in space power to earth

o transmitting o receiving

power on earth

Wireless power transmission to the Earth

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transmitting radiation would have to be non-ionizing Microwave power transmission Laser power beaming experiments

Challenges
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Spacecraft sizing Location Earth-based infrastructure Dealing with launch costs Safety Atmospheric damage due to launches

Japan:

Steps Taken:
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since 1998 by 2030 multi-billion-dollar dream of unlimited clean energy targeting a one gigawatt system six times cheaper than its current cost in Japan. 10 megawatt by a 250 megawatt prototype