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Regional photovoltaic power fluctuations within frequency regulation control time frames: A study with high‐resolution data
10.1002/pip.2999 2018-03-06 The growth of renewable energy penetration on power grids is reaching high levels in many countries around the world. In such high‐penetration scenarios, the proper characterisation of the intermittency of renewable power generation becomes important to the o... |
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Investigating PID shunting in polycrystalline silicon modules via multiscale, multitechnique characterization
10.1002/pip.2996 2018-02-27 We investigated the potential‐induced degradation (PID) shunting mechanism in multicrystalline‐silicon photovoltaic modules by using a multiscale, multitechnique characterization approach. Both field‐stressed modules and laboratory‐stressed mini modules were ... |
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Comparing supply and demand models for future photovoltaic power generation in the USA
10.1002/pip.2997 2018-02-22 We explore the plausible range of future deployment of photovoltaic generation capacity in the USA using a supply‐focused model based on supply‐chain growth constraints and a demand‐focused model based on minimizing the overall cost of the electricity system.... |
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Optical properties and performance of pyramidal texture silicon heterojunction solar cells: Key role of vertex angles
10.1002/pip.2994 2018-02-09 Silicon heterojunction solar cells with pyramidal textured surfaces created by different etching conditions and their properties related to device efficiency (short‐circuit current density and open‐circuit voltage) are studied. An easy‐to‐apply model is propo... |
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Improving performance by Na doping of a buffer layer—chemical and electronic structure of the InxSy:Na/CuIn(S,Se)2 thin‐film solar cell interface
10.1002/pip.2993 2018-02-09 Doping an indium sulfide buffer layer with sodium is a promising route to replace the “state‐of‐the‐art” CdS buffer layer in chalcopyrite‐based thin‐film solar cells, as it achieves efficiencies as high as 17.9% for large‐area devices (30 cm × 30 cm). We repo... |
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Cover Image, Volume 26, Issue 3
10.1002/pip.2998 2018-02-05 The cover image, by Yu Jin Song et al., is based on the Research Article Two-step selenization using nozzle free Se shower for Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin film solar cell, DOI: 10.1002/pip.2976. |
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Issue Information
10.1002/pip.2933 2018-02-05 No abstract is available for this article. |
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The social profitability of photovoltaics in Germany
10.1002/pip.2988 2018-02-02 While Germany has led the market in photovoltaic (PV) implementation throughout the last decade, there has been increasing criticism of PV support policies due to their high cost. Although declining, the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) from PV is still a... |
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Component cell–based restriction of spectral conditions and the impact on CPV module power rating
10.1002/pip.2991 2018-01-26 Abstract One approach to consider the prevailing spectral conditions when performing CPV module power ratings according to the standard IEC 62670-3 is based on spectral matching ratios (SMRs) determined by the means of component cell sensors. In this work, an... |
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High-voltage p-type PERC solar cells with anchored plating and hydrogenation
10.1002/pip.2986 2018-01-25 Abstract A common concern regarding plated contacts to solar cells is the adhesion strength. In this work, laser-formed anchor points have been applied to Suntech Power's PLUTO passivated emitter and rear cells. Voltages as high as 696 mV have been achieved, ... |