NANOSOLARCELLS aims to increase the efficiency of conventional photovoltaic solar cells by incorporating photonic down-conversion layers based on photoemissive nanostructured materials (carbon nanostructures and polymers). Such photonic layers are capable of harnessing such UV fraction of sunlight and can be easily implemented on existing PV cells. We expect and overall conversion efficiency increase between 2-3%, due to a better exploitation of the solar spectrum.
NANOSOLARCELLS will integrate these materials in electrodes of large dimensions to evaluate the performance in real conditions (outdoor illumination). The materials will be tested for durability in aggressive environmental conditions in African countries.
Conversion technologyResource assessmentClimate servicesHybrid renewable energy systemsNano gridsPV recycling technologiesRenewable energy productionSolar energyUV/LEDAssessment of Renewable Energy Sources and integration of RES in sustainable energy scenariosProcesses and appliances for productive uses (agriculture, mobility and industry)Field experimentationKnowledge ManagementLaboratory stage demonstratorMonitoring Evaluation and LearningStatistical approachTesting facility
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