Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy stands at the forefront of global sustainable energy solutions, marking a significant stride towards clean and efficient power generation. The Journal of Photonics for Energy (JPE) recently published a comprehensive status report on emerging photovoltaics, featuring insights from 41 experts worldwide.
Exploring Emerging PV Technologies
The report delves into various emerging PV technologies, offering a comprehensive overview of new materials, device concepts, light management designs, and strategies to enhance solar PV energy conversion. Each section outlines the current status, key applications, and pathways for commercialization.
Key Focus Areas
The report emphasizes crucial aspects such as developing manufacturing tools and processes, enhancing PV efficiency, and ensuring sustainability in scaling up solar PV globally. Contributors address challenges and opportunities within the field, providing valuable insights for researchers, students, technology managers, and program managers.
JPE Editor-in-Chief’s Perspective
Sean Shaheen, Editor-in-Chief of JPE and a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, highlights the report’s significance as a resource for both seasoned professionals and newcomers in the field. The diverse contributions reflect the vast landscape of emerging PV technologies, shedding light on applications and challenges.
Future Perspectives and Shared Optimism
The report concludes with a survey of contributing authors, offering diverse perspectives on the needs and future evolution of PV. While the contributors acknowledge challenges, a shared spirit of optimism resonates throughout, underscoring the promising future of PV technology.
For a detailed exploration, refer to the Gold Open Access report titled “Status report on emerging photovoltaics” by A. Anctil et al., published in J. Photon. Energy 13(4), 042301 (2023), doi: 10.1117/1.JPE.13.042301.
The Journal of Photonics for Energy, part of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, serves as a platform for fundamental and applied research, focusing on the applications of photonics in renewable energy technologies. Access the journal via the SPIE Digital Library.
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