Thin Film Photovoltaic Cells on Flexible Substrates Integrated with Energy Storage.

摘要

The goals of the research programs in the Center for Autonomous Solar Power are to conduct research and development in thin film solar cells on flexible substrates for low cost fabrication on roll-to-roll manufacturing. The materials chosen are earth abundant and non-toxic. The expected outcome is very low cost solar cells that will be competitive in performance and well below current market prices in dollars/wall. Flexible solar cells are useful in building integrated photovoltaic systems and in military applications in austere environments. A related research program focuses on ultracapacitors using new materials. With sufficiently high energy densities, ultracapacitors can replace batteries for energy storage and offer other advantages in long lifetimes and in tolerating operating temperature ranges.