PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS: RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS

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LITERATURE SURVEY

Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 100)

Compiled by Santosh Shrestha*
School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia

To help keep readers up-to-date in the field, each issue of Progress in Photovoltaics will contain a list of recently published
journal articles most relevant to its aims and scope. This list is drawn from an extremely wide range of journals, including
IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, Journal of Applied Physics, Applied Physics Letters, Progress in Photovoltaics,
and Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells. To assist the reader, the list is separated into broad categories, but please note
that these classifications are by no means strict. Also, note that inclusion in the list is not an endorsement of a paper’s
quality. If you have any suggestions, then please email Santosh Shrestha at s.shrestha@unsw.edu.au.

1. FUNDAMENTALS, NEW APPROACHES,
AND REVIEWS
Green MA, Emery K, Hishikawa Y, et al. Solar cell efficiency tables
(version 41), Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications
2012; 21(1):1–11.
Jones RK, Ermer JH, Fetzer CM, et al. Evolution of multijunction solar
cell technology for concentrating photovoltaics. Japanese Journal of
Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nd01.
Kushiya K. CuInSe2-based thin-film photovoltaic technology in the
gigawatt production era. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012;
51(10): 10nc01.
Battaglia C, Boccard M, Haug FJ, et al. Light trapping in solar cells:
when does a Lambertian scatterer scatter Lambertianly? Journal of
Applied Physics 2012; 112(9): 094504.
Moreau A, Ciraci C, Mock JJ, et al. Controlled-reflectance surfaces with
film-coupled colloidal nanoantennas. Nature 2012; 492(7427): 86–89.
Vynck K, Burresi M, Riboli F, et al. Photon management in
two-dimensional disordered media. Nature Materials 2012; 11(12):
1017–1022.
Liu GD, Ji SL, Xu GP, et al. Interface engineering: boosting the energy
conversion efficiencies for nanostructured solar cells. Pure and Applied
Chemistry 2012; 84(12): 2653–2675.
Collado FJ, Guallar J. A review of optimized design layouts for solar
power tower plants with campo code. Renewable and Sustainable Energy
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Devabhaktuni V, Alam M, Shekara Sreenadh Reddy Depuru S, et al. Solar
energy: trends and enabling technologies. Renewable and Sustainable
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Peters M, Ma FJ, Guo SY, et al. Advanced modelling of silicon wafer
solar cells. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10na06.
Sugimura E, Takamoto S, Tsujii S, et al. Spatially resolved electrolumi-
nescence imaging of shunt sources in crystalline silicon solar cells.
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10na02.
Chung TY, Chung YC, Chen SH. Specific series resistance evaluation
using photoluminescence signal of Si solar cells. Optics Express 2012;
20(23): A822-A827.
Kuo MY, Hsing JY, Chiu TT, et al. Quantum efficiency enhancement in
selectively transparent silicon thin film solar cells by distributed Bragg
reflectors. Optics Express 2012; 20(23): A828-A835.
Rui R, Yongxmn G, Rihong Z. Design of a plasmonic back reflector for
silicon nanowire decorated solar cells. Optics Letters 2012; 37(20):
4245–4247.
Huang W, Huang F, Hu P, et al. Prediction and optimization of the
performance of parabolic solar dish concentrator with sphere receiver
using analytical function. Renewable Energy 2013; 53(0): 18–26.
Dissanayake DMN, Ashraf A, Pang Y, et al. Guided-mode quantum
efficiency: a novel optoelectronic characterization technique. Review
of Scientific Instruments 2012; 83(11): 114704.
Dwivedi N, Kumar S, Bisht A, et al. Simulation approach for optimiza-
tion of device structure and thickness of HIT solar cells to achieve
27% efficiency. Solar Energy 2013; 88(0): 31–41.
Breitenstein O, Rißland S. A two-diode model regarding the distributed
series resistance. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 2013; 110(0): 77–86.
3. CRYSTALLINE SILICON—BULK CELLS AND
TECHNOLOGY

Breitenstein L, Sevenig F, Pysch D, et al. Simple wet-chemical cleanings

2. GENERAL CHARACTERIZATION
TECHNIQUES AND MODELING
Li X, Hylton NP, Giannini V, Lee K-H, et al. Multi-dimensional
modeling of solar cells with electromagnetic and carrier transport
calculations, Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications
2012; 21(1):109–120.
Nakanishi H, Fujiwara S, Takayama K, et al. Imaging of a polycrystalline
silicon solar cell using a laser terahertz emission microscope. Applied
Physics Express 2012; 5(11): 112301.
Anton I, Dominguez C, Victoria M, et al. Characterization capabilities of
solar simulators for concentrator photovoltaic modules. Japanese
Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nd12.
for high-efficiency silicon solar cell applications. Diffusion and Defect
Data Part B 2012; 187:325–328.
Chen SW, Chen SY, Chen CH, et al. Crystalline silicon cells fabricated
by different preclean processes. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
2012; 51(10): 10na11.
Hallam B, Wenham S, Lee H, et al. Record efficiency on large area
p-type Czochralski silicon substrates. Japanese Journal of Applied
Physics 2012; 51(10): 10na08.
Hernandez JL, Yoshikawa K, Feltrin A, et al. High efficiency silver-free
heterojunction silicon solar cell. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
2012; 51(10): 10.1143/jjap.51.10na04.
Ji KS, Syn H, Choi J, et al. The emitter having microcrystalline surface
in silicon heterojunction interdigitated back contact solar cells.
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Ju M, Lee YJ, Lee K, et al. Effectiveness of iodine termination for
ultrahigh efficiency solar cells as a means of chemical surface passiv-
ation. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(9): 09ma03.
Rudiger M, Hermle M. Numerical analysis of locally contacted rear
surface passivated silicon solar cells. Japanese Journal of Applied
Physics 2012; 51(10): 10na07.
Shim JM, Lee HW, Cho KY, et al. Industrial 6 inch multicrystalline
silicon solar cells fabricated using reactive ion etching with efficiency
exceeding 18%. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10na14.
Butler KT, Harding JH, Lamers MPW, et al. Stoichiometrically graded
SiNx for improved surface passivation in high performance solar cells.
Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 112(9): 094303.
Tohoda S, Fujishima D, Yano A, et al. Future directions for higher-
efficiency HIT solar cells using a thin silicon wafer. Journal of Non-
Crystalline Solids 2012; 358(17): 2219–2222.
Han KM, Lee HD, Cho JS, et al. Fabrication and characterization of
monocrystalline-like silicon solar cells. Journal of the Korean Physical
Society 2012; 61(8): 1279–1282.
Oh J, Yuan HC, Branz HM. An 18.2%-efficient black-silicon solar cell
achieved through control of carrier recombination in nanostructures.
Nature Nanotechnology 2012; 7(11): 743–748.
4. THIN FILM, AMORPHOUS AND MICRO/
NANO-CRYSTALLINE SILICON, AND
HETEROJUNCTION CELLS
Isabella O, Solntsev S, Caratelli D, et al. 3-D optical modeling of thin-film
silicon solar cells on diffraction gratings, Progress in Photovoltaics:
Research and Applications 2012; 21(1):94–108.
Liu QM, Wanatabe F, Hoshino A, et al. Crystalline silicon/graphene
oxide hybrid junction solar cells. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
2012; 51(10): 10ne22.
Meguro T, Feltrin A, Suezaki T, et al. Advanced light trapping of high-
efficiency thin film silicon solar cells. Japanese Journal of Applied
Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nb02.
de Jong MM, Rath JK, Schropp REI, et al. A novel structured plastic
substrate for light confinement in thin film silicon solar cells by a
geometric optical effect. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids 2012;
358(17): 2308–2312.
Fecioru-Morariu M, Mereu B, Bakehe S, et al. High quality amorphous Si
solar cells for large area mass production Micromorph tandem cells.
Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids 2012; 358(17): 2264–2267.
Janthong B, Hongsingthong A, Krajangsang T, et al. Novel a-Si:H/mu
c-Si:H tandem cell with lower optical loss. Journal of Non-Crystalline
Solids 2012; 358(17): 2478–2481.
Kasashima S, Krajangsang T, Hongsingthong A, et al. Low concentrator
hetero-junction microcrystalline silicon solar cells. Journal of Non-
Crystalline Solids 2012; 358(17): 2260–2263.
O’Donnell B, Yu LW, Foldyna M, et al. Silicon nanowire solar cells
grown by PECVD. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids 2012; 358(17):
2299–2302.
Smirnov V, Lambertz A, Grootoonk B, et al. Microcrystalline silicon
oxide (mu c-SiOx:H) alloys: a versatile material for application in thin
film silicon single and tandem junction solar cells. Journal of Non-
Crystalline Solids 2012; 358(17): 1954–1957.
Ben Slama S, Hajji M, Ezzaouia H. Crystallization of amorphous silicon
thin films deposited by PECVD on nickel-metalized porous silicon.
Nanoscale Research Letters 2012; 7:464.
Filonovich SA, Aguas H, Busani T, et al. Hydrogen plasma treatment of
very thin p-type nanocrystalline Si films grown by RF-PECVD in the
presence of B(CH3)(3). Science and Technology of Advanced Materials
2012; 13(4): 045004.
Shi EZ, Zhang LH, Li Z, et al. TiO2-coated carbon nanotube-silicon
solar cells with efficiency of 15%. Scientific Reports 2012; 2:884.
Jovanov V, Planchoke U, Magnus P, et al. Influence of back contact
morphology on light trapping and plasmonic effects in microcrystalline
silicon single junction and micromorph tandem solar cells. Solar Energy
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5. ORGANIC AND HYBRID CELLS
Zheng T. Semi-transparent tandem organic solar cells with 90%
internal quantum efficiency. Advanced Energy Materials 2012; 2(12):
1467–1476.
Street RA, Krakaris A, Cowan SR. Recombination through different
types of localized states in organic solar cells. Advanced Functional
Materials 2012; 22(21): 4608–4619.
Feron K, Fell CJ, Rozanski LJ, et al. Towards the development of a
virtual organic solar cell: an experimental and dynamic Monte Carlo
study of the role of charge blocking layers and active layer thickness.
Applied Physics Letters 2012; 101(19): 193306.
de Falco C, Porro M, Sacco R, et al. Multiscale modeling and simulation
of organic solar cells. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and
Engineering 2012; 245–246:102–116.
Chambon S, Destouesse E, Pavageau B, et al. Towards an understanding
of light activation processes in titanium oxide based inverted organic
solar cells. Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 112(9): 094503.
Qi BY, Wang JZ. Open-circuit voltage in organic solar cells. Journal of
Materials Chemistry 2012; 22(46): 24315–24325.
Zhang B, Hu XW, Wang MQ, et al. Highly efficient polymer solar cells
based on poly(carbazole-alt-thiophene-benzofurazan). New Journal of
Chemistry 2012; 36(10): 2042–2047.
Cao WR, Zheng Y, Li ZF, et al. Flexible organic solar cells using an
oxide/metal/oxide trilayer as transparent electrode. Organic Electronics
2012; 13(11): 2221–2228.
Armbruster O, Lungenschmied C, Bauer S. Investigation of trap states
and mobility in organic semiconductor devices by dielectric spectros-
copy: oxygen-doped P3HT:PCBM solar cells. Physical Review B 2012;
86(23): 235201.
Gong X. Toward high performance inverted polymer solar cells.
Polymer 2012; 53(24): 5437–5448.
Cheng F, Fang G, Fan X, et al. Enhancing the performance of P3HT:
ICBA based polymer solar cells using LiF as electron collecting buffer
layer and UV–ozone treated MoO3 as hole collecting buffer layer. Solar
Energy Materials and Solar Cells 2013; 110(0): 63–68.
Gevorgyan SA, Eggert Carlé J, Søndergaard R, et al. Accurate character-
ization of OPVs: device masking and different solar simulators. Solar
Energy Materials and Solar Cells 2013; 110(0): 24–35.
Nikiforov MP, Strzalka J, Darling SB. Delineation of the effects of water
and oxygen on the degradation of organic photovoltaic devices. Solar
Energy Materials and Solar Cells 2013; 110(0): 36–42.
Tait JG, Worfolk BJ, Maloney SA, et al. Spray coated high-conductivity
PEDOT:PSS transparent electrodes for stretchable and mechanically-
robust organic solar cells. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 2013;
110(0): 98–106.
6. PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
Chan Y-F, Wang C-C, Chen B-H, et al. Dye-sensitized TiO2 solar cells
based on nanocomposite photoanode containing plasma-modified
multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Progress in Photovoltaics: Research
and Applications 2012; 21(1):47–57.
Song MY, Chaudhari KN, Park J, et al. High efficient Pt counter elec-
trode prepared by homogeneous deposition method for dye-sensitized
solar cell. Applied Energy 2012; 100:132–137.
Sadoughi G, Mohammadpour R, Irajizad A, et al. Improved charge
collection efficiency of hollow sphere/nanoparticle composite TiO2
electrodes for solid state dye sensitized solar cells. Current Applied
Physics 2013; 13(2): 371–376.
Seo H, Son MK, Kim HJ, et al. Improvement on the long-term stability
of dye-sensitized solar module by structural alternation. Japanese
Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10ne21.
Akhtaruzzaman M, Islam A, Karim MR, et al. Improving the spectral
response of black dye by cosensitization with a simple indoline dye in
dye-sensitized solar cell. Journal of Chemistry 2013: 910527.
Asaduzzaman AM, Chappellaz GAG, Schreckenbach G. Relationship
between dye-iodine binding and cell voltage in dye-sensitized solar
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cells: a quantum-mechanical look. Journal of Computational Chemistry Jin MJ, Chen XY, Gao ZM, et al. Improve photo-electron conversion
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Ahn CH, Jeon JD, Kwak SY. Photoelectrochemical effects of Nanotechnology 2012; 23(48): 485401.
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dye-sensitized solar cells. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry based solar cells utilizing a ZnO:H window layer. Optics Express 2012;
2012; 18(6): 2184–2190. 20(23): A806-A811.
Clifford JN, Planells M, Palomares E. Advances in high efficiency dye
sensitized solar cells based on Ru(II) free sensitizers and a liquid redox
electrolyte. Journal of Materials Chemistry 2012; 22(46): 24195–24201.
El-Shafei A, Hussain M, Atiq A, et al. A novel carbazole-based dye out- 8. III–V, QUANTUM WELL, SPACE,
performed the benchmark dye N719 for high efficiency dye-sensitized CONCENTRATOR, AND
solar cells (DSSCs). Journal of Materials Chemistry 2012; 22(45): THERMOPHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
24048–24056.
Park SK, Han YS, Hwang JS. Enhancement in photovoltaic properties of
Bingfei D, Rui J, Haofeng L, et al. High performance radial p-n junction
dye-sensitized solar cells by surface modification of photoelectrodes.
solar cell based on silicon nanopillar array with enhanced decoupling
Journal of Nanoelectronics and Optoelectronics 2012; 7(5): 439–443.
mechanism. Applied Physics Letters 2012; 101(18): 183901.
Saekow S, Maiakgree W, Jarernboon W, et al. High intensity UV radia-
Liu H, Zhitomirsky D, Hoogland S, et al. Systematic optimization of
tion ozone treatment of nanocrystalline TiO2 layers for high efficiency
quantum junction colloidal quantum dot solar cells. Applied Physics
of dye-sensitized solar cells. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids 2012;
Letters 2012; 101(15): 151112.
358(17): 2496–2500.
Jih-Yuan C, Shih-Hsun Y, Yi-An C, et al. Simulation of high-efficiency
Sacco A, Lamberti A, Gazia R, et al. High efficiency dye-sensitized solar
GaN/InGaN p-i-n solar cell with suppressed polarization and barrier
cells exploiting sponge-like ZnO nanostructures. Physical Chemistry
effects. IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics 2013; 49(1): 17–23.
Chemical Physics 2012; 14(47): 16203–16208.
Ding Y, Noda T, Mano T, et al. Current–voltage characteristics of GaAs/
AlGaAs coupled multiple quantum well solar cells. Japanese Journal of
Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nd08.
Elborg M, Noda T, Mano T, et al. Extension of absorption wavelength in
7. CIS, CIGS, CDTE, AND II–VI CELLS GaAs/AlGaAs quantum dots with underlying quantum well for solar
cell application. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nd14.
Fujii H, Watanabe K, Sugiyama M, et al. Effect of quantum well on the
Caballero R, Kaufmann CA, Efimova V, et al. Investigation of Cu
efficiency of carrier collection in InGaAs/GaAsP multiple quantum well
(In,Ga)Se2 thin-film formation during the multi-stage co-evaporation
solar cells. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nd04.
process, Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications 2012; 21(1):
Hong L, Rusli, Yu HY, et al. Surface nanostructure optimization for
30–46.
GaAs solar cell application. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012;
Yoon J-H, Seong T-Y, Jeong J-H. Effect of a Mo back contact on Na
51(10): 10nd13.
diffusion in CIGS thin film solar cells, Progress in Photovoltaics:
Sodabanlu H, Ma SJ, Watanabe K, et al. Effects of background Zn
Research and Applications 2012; 21(1):58–63.
doping on the performance of InGaAs/GaAsP multiple quantum
Guo Q, Ford GM, Agrawal R, et al. Ink formulation and low-temperature
well solar cells grown by a planetary metal organic vapor phase
incorporation of sodium to yield 12% efficient Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 solar
epitaxy reactor. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nd15.
cells from sulfide nanocrystal inks, Progress in Photovoltaics: Research
Sodabanlu H, Ma SJ, Watanabe K, et al. Impact of strain accumulation
and Applications 2012; 21(1):64–71.
on InGaAs/GaAsP multiple-quantum-well solar cells: direct correla-
Todorov TK, Gunawan O, Gokmen T, et al. Solution-processed Cu(In,
tion between in situ strain measurement and cell performances.
Ga)(S,Se)2 absorber yielding a 15.2% efficient solar cell, Progress in
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nd16.
Photovoltaics: Research and Applications 2012; 21(1):82–87.
Watanabe K, Yamada Y, Senou M, et al. Fabrication of monolithic
Merdes S, Abou-Ras D, Mainz R, et al. CdS/Cu(In,Ga)S2 based solar
integrated series-connected GaAs photovoltaic cells for concentrator
cells with efficiencies reaching 12.9% prepared by a rapid thermal
applications. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nd18.
process, Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications 2012;
Watanabe N, Yokoyama H, Shigekaway N, et al. Barrier thickness depen-
21(1):88–93.
dence of photovoltaic characteristics of InGaN/GaN multiple quantum
Li B, Liu JW, Xu GW, et al. Development of pulsed laser deposition for
well solar cells. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nd10.
CdS/CdTe thin film solar cells. Applied Physics Letters 2012; 101(15):
Long W, Xinhua L, Zhifei Z, et al. Theoretical consideration of III-V
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nanowire/Si triple-junction solar cells. Nanotechnology 2012; 23(50): 505202.
Sin-il G, Seung-hyuk H, Hyo-soon S, et al. Phase analysis of Cu(In1-xGax)Se2
McPheeters CO, Yu ET. Computational analysis of thin film InGaAs/
prepared by solvothermal method. Ceramics International 2012; 38:521–523.
GaAs quantum well solar cells with back side light trapping structures.
Zhang H, Cheng K, Hou YM, et al. Efficient CdSe quantum
Optics Express 2012; 20(23): A864-A878.
dot-sensitized solar cells prepared by a postsynthesis assembly
Saleh Ali IM, O’Donovan TS, Reddy KS, et al. An optical analysis of a
approach. Chemical Communications 2012; 48(91): 11235–11237.
static 3-D solar concentrator. Solar Energy 2013; 88(0): 57–70.
Wang G, Wang SY, Cui Y, et al. A novel and versatile strategy to
Segev G, Kribus A. Performance of CPV modules based on vertical
prepare metal-organic molecular precursor solutions and its applica-
multi-junction cells under non-uniform illumination. Solar Energy
tion in Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)(2) solar cells. Chemistry of Materials 2012;
2013; 88(0): 120–128.
24(20): 3993–3997.
Kuo SY, Hsieh MY, Lai FI, et al. Modeling and optimization of
sub-wavelength grating nanostructures on Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 solar cell.
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nc14. 9. TERRESTRIAL MODULES, BOS
Okamoto T, Ikeda S, Nagatsuka S, et al. Effects of antimony doping in
polycrystalline CdTe thin-film solar cells. Japanese Journal of Applied
COMPONENTS, BUILDING INTEGRATED,
Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nc12. SYSTEMS, AND APPLICATIONS
Yatsushiro Y, Nakakoba H, Mise T, et al. Effects of antimony doping on
Cu(In1-x,Ga-x)Se-2 thin films and solar cells. Japanese Journal of Jordan DC, Kurtz SR. Photovoltaic degradation rates–an analytical review,
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Darga A, Favre W, Fruzzetti M, et al. Study of the electronic properties of Barater D, Buticchi G, Crinto AS, et al. Unipolar PWM strategy for
wide band gap CIGSe solar cells: influence of copper off-stoichiometry. transformerless PV grid-connected converters. IEEE Transactions on
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Alajmi BN, Ahmed KH, Finney SJ, et al. A maximum power point
tracking technique for partially shaded photovoltaic systems in
microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 2013; 60(4):
1596–1606.
de Brito MAG, Galotto L, Sampaio LP, et al. Evaluation of the main
MPPT techniques for photovoltaic applications. IEEE Transactions on
Industrial Electronics 2013; 60(3): 1156–1167.
Aoki Y, Okamoto M, Masuda A, et al. Early failure detection of intercon-
nection with rapid thermal cycling in photovoltaic modules. Japanese
Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nf13.
Kato T, Miyake T, Tashima D, et al. Maximum output power control
using short-circuit current and open-circuit voltage of a solar panel.
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nf08.
Miyashita M, Kawai S, Masuda A. Measuring method of moisture
ingress into photovoltaic modules. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
2012; 51(10): 10nf12.
Nabemoto K, Sakurada Y, Ota Y, et al. Effect of anti-soiling layer coated
on poly(methyl methacrylate) for concentrator photovoltaic modules.
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nd11.
Sakamoto S, Kobayashi T, Nonomura S. Epidemiological analysis of
degradation in silicon photovoltaic modules. Japanese Journal of Applied
Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nf03.
Shimizu S, Arai T, Sagawa T, et al. Failure assessments for outside-
exposed photovoltaic modules. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
2012; 51(10): 10nf04.
Takei R, Minemoto T, Yoshida S, et al. Output energy estimation of
Si-based photovoltaic modules using clearness index and air mass.
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012; 51(10): 10nf10.
Parthasarathy S, Neelamegam P, Thilakan P. Outdoor performance char-
acterization of multi-crystalline silicon solar module. Journal of Applied
Sciences 2012; 12(18): 68–74.
Ishaque K, Salam Z. A review of maximum power point tracking tech-
niques of PV system for uniform insolation and partial shading condi-
tion. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2013; 19(0): 475–488.
Kuperman A, Averbukh M, Lineykin S. Maximum power point matching
versus maximum power point tracking for solar generators. Renewable
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Reza Reisi A, Hassan Moradi M, Jamasb S. Classification and comparison
of maximum power point tracking techniques for photovoltaic system: a
review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2013; 19(0): 433–443.
Al-Sabounchi AM, Yalyali SA, Al-Thani HA. Design and performance
evaluation of a photovoltaic grid-connected system in hot weather
conditions. Renewable Energy 2013; 53(0): 71–78.
Bacher P, Madsen H, Perers B, et al. A non-parametric method for correc-
tion of global radiation observations. Solar Energy 2013; 88(0): 13–22.
Haller J, Voswinckel S, Wesselak V. The effect of quantum efficien-
cies on the optimum orientation of photovoltaic modules—a
comparison between crystalline and thin film modules. Solar Energy
2013; 88(0): 97.
10. POLICY, ECONOMICS, EDUCATION,
HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND THE SOLAR
RESOURCE
Breyer C, Gerlach A. Global overview on grid-parity, Progress in
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Hsu CW. Using a system dynamics model to assess the effects of capital
subsidies and feed-in tariffs on solar PV installations. Applied Energy
2012; 100:205–217.
Chan W. Solar-powered public service infrastructure considerations for
energy storage, illumination communications. Electronics World 2012;
118(1910): 18–20.
Grossmann W, Steininger KW, Schmid C, et al. Investment and employ-
ment from large-scale photovoltaics up to 2050. Empirica 2012; 39(2):
165–189.
Kaldellis JK, Zafirakis D, Stavropoulou V, et al. Optimum wind- and
photovoltaic-based stand-alone systems on the basis of life cycle energy
analysis. Energy Policy 2012; 50:345–357.
Yang Y, Yuhua S, Haibo B. Why did the price of solar PV Si
feedstock fluctuate so wildly in 2004-2009? Energy Policy 2012;
49:572–585.
Sechilariu M, Baochao W, Locment F. Building integrated photovoltaic
system with energy storage and smart grid communication. IEEE
Transactions on Industrial Electronics 2013; 60(4): 1607–1618.
Velasco de la Fuente D, Rodriguez CLT, Garcera G, et al. Photovoltaic
power system with battery backup with grid-connection and islanded
operation capabilities. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
2013; 60(4): 1571–1581.
Ozturk M, Ozek N, Batur H, et al. Thermodynamic and life cycle
assessment of flat-plate collector, photovoltaic system and photo-
voltaic thermal collector. International Journal of Exergy 2012; 11(2):
229–251.
Roy J, Betts TR, Gottschalg R. Accuracy of energy yield prediction of
photovoltaic modules. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 2012;
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