Advanced Materials for Solar Photovoltaic Cells: Recent Developments and Future Prospects

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 01 | Page : 1 5
    By

    Neeraj Pandey,

  • Amit Shrivastava,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering & Technology, Institute of Technology and Management (ITM) University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) College of Technology & Management, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

Solar energy is becoming a key component of renewable energy systems due to the global shift to sustainable energy sources. Recent developments in solar photovoltaic (PV) cell materials have resulted in notable gains in scalability, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency. With an emphasis on inorganic, organic, hybrid, and developing materials, this review looks at the most recent advancements in materials for photovoltaic technology. Notably, organic photovoltaics’ offer benefits in flexibility and inexpensive production costs, whereas perovskite solar cells have attracted a lot of attention because of their high efficiency and simplicity of construction. Furthermore, new developments in quantum dot technologies, tandem solar cells, and transparent conductive materials are emphasized. Along with discussing issues including material stability, scalability, and environmental impact, the article also suggests potential avenues of inquiry for the development of next-generation solar systems

Keywords: Solar photovoltaic cells, advanced materials, perovskite solar cells, organic photo voltaic, quantum dots, tandem cells, material stability, energy efficiency, renewable energy.

[This article belongs to Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices ]

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Neeraj Pandey, Amit Shrivastava. Advanced Materials for Solar Photovoltaic Cells: Recent Developments and Future Prospects. Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices. 2025; 12(01):1-5.
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Volume 12
Issue 01
Received 15/01/2025
Accepted 31/01/2025
Published 08/02/2025
Publication Time 24 Days
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