Current projectsPolymer solar Cells introduction
Solar cells are one of the most promising devices in search of sustainable renewable sources of energy. Although silicon cells based on solid-state p-n junction devices have dominated the field, new generations of photovoltaics are emerging.
Completed projects3rd Generation photovoltaics (PSO)
Present photovoltaics sales are dominated by "first generation" silicon wafers, with various "second generation" thin-films relegated to niche markets including amorphous silicon, copper indium diselenide and cadmium telluride. The third generation solar cells follow the features of thin film-technology exploiting high efficiency and employing abundant and non-toxic materials.
Polymer solar cells based on macromolecular cascadesOrganic solar cells hold promise as a sustainable energy source and for energy cost reduction. They represent a cost-efficient alternative to silicon-based cells. However, current technologies still require considerable molecular engineering work to solve problems related to the lifetime and improve the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the photovoltaic devices. One methodology towards developing easy access to charge separated states is through the synthesis of new materials based on PPV type polymers, one with an acceptor character and the other one with a donor character linked through a transition metal complex or a series of transition metal complexes.
Polymer Photovoltaic (Solar cell) Research at RisøProject for fundamental understanding and the development of new concepts for polymer based photovoltaics (solar cells) which is an emerging scientific field that could have a major impact on energy production in the future.
Realization and Development of Extremely Thin Absorber Solid State Solar Cells (ETA)Solar cells are one of the most promising devices in search of sustainable renewable sources of energy. Although silicon cells based on solid-state p-n junction devices have dominated the field, new generations of photovoltaics are emerging.