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Performance and stability of semitransparent OPVs for building integration: A benchmarking analysis

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  • Chemisana, D.
  • Moreno, A.
  • Polo, M.
  • Aranda, C.
  • Riverola, A.
  • Ortega, E.
  • Lamnatou, Chr.
  • Domènech, A.
  • Blanco, G.
  • Cot, A.

Abstract

Semitransparent (ST) organic photovoltaics (OPVs) are demonstrating great potential for building integration applications, especially in windows. For that purpose, ST-OPVs should achieve adequate transparency and performance stability. In this regard, the present research deals with the experimental performance of three different building-integrated ST-OPV technologies (technology A: developed in the frame of the present study; technologies B and C: commercial modules). More specifically, spectral transmittance and electrical measurements have been conducted in order to determine the characteristics of the modules for building integration and electricity generation purposes. Results regarding the transmittance reveal that technology A outperforms technologies B and C. The stability analysis of the modules verifies that module C is the most stable one with almost no decrease (3.6%) in the power conversion efficiency (PCE). Furthermore, the PCE of technology B is slightly higher than in the case of technology C, which experiences a PCE degradation of about 10–15% over the whole time period. Finally, technology A presents a 20% reduction in PCE at around 500 h.

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  • Chemisana, D. & Moreno, A. & Polo, M. & Aranda, C. & Riverola, A. & Ortega, E. & Lamnatou, Chr. & Domènech, A. & Blanco, G. & Cot, A., 2019. "Performance and stability of semitransparent OPVs for building integration: A benchmarking analysis," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 137(C), pages 177-188.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:137:y:2019:i:c:p:177-188
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.03.073
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    1. Aritra Ghosh & Abdelhakim Mesloub & Mabrouk Touahmia & Meriem Ajmi, 2021. "Visual Comfort Analysis of Semi-Transparent Perovskite Based Building Integrated Photovoltaic Window for Hot Desert Climate (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(4), pages 1-13, February.
    2. Gulnar Shaimardanovna Kaliakparova & Y?lena Evgenevna Gridneva & Sara Sarsebekovna Assanova & Sandugash Babagalikyzy Sauranbay & Abdizhapar Djumanovich Saparbayev, 2020. "International Economic Cooperation of Central Asian Countries on Energy Efficiency and Use of Renewable Energy Sources," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 10(5), pages 539-545.
    3. Tudur Wyn David & Noel Bristow & Vasil Stoichkov & Han Huang & Grazia Todeschini & Jeff Kettle, 2021. "The Effect of OPV Module Size on Stability and Diurnal Performance: Outdoor Tests and Application of a Computer Model," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(19), pages 1-11, October.

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