Photovoltaic energy conversion

Obviously, E2-E1 should be larger than Eg. The energy of electrons within the two bands called the conduction band c and the valence band v refer to different Fermi energies , The distance in Fermi energies EPc and EPv is 

By tuning the potential difference, the device can emit a certain radiation spectrum by varying the incident radiation, the device can generate various electrical currents. In this instance, it is important to concentrate on the electron flux N, just as we did on the heat flux Q in photothermal energy 

The associated electric voltage V is given by Equation 17.37 and thus the electric power is given by 

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After the introduction, we will briefly discuss the main characteristics of solar radiation. Consistent with the scientific principles on which this book is founded, a rigorous thermodynamic analysis will then follow of the creation of wind energy, of photothermal and photovoltaic energy conversion, and of photosynthesis. Most of this chapter has been based on the monograph Thermodynamics of Solar Energy Conversion by De Vos [1]. 

Photovoltaic energy conversion also makes use of bandgap materials for the direct conversion of radiation energy into work, electricity. For C = 1, the best value for w = 0.31, or 31%, at an optimal bandgap Eg = 1.30 eV with w = 25% reached in the laboratory and 15% in industrial production. For C = 400, w increases to 35%. For multicolor conversion, where many different bandgap materials are applied simultaneously, w can be calculated to... 

Of course, this depends on the assumptions made about the efficiency of photovoltaic energy conversion. The efficiency of an electrolyte is -0.7. If photovoltaic efficiencies of 0.3 or greater could be reached, a 20% overall efficiency of hydrogen from this route would be possible. 

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This work summarizes the physics of a special area of photovoltaic energy conversion, i.e., polymer-based, bulk heterojunction solar cells. With about... 

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