Are electrodes used in perovskite solar cells?

This review aims to summarize the significant research work carried out in recent years and provide an extensive overview of the electrodes used till date in perovskite solar cells. We present a critical survey of the recent progress on the aspect of electrodes to be used in perovskite solar cells.

Why do we need a solution-processable electrode for photovoltaic cells?

This would ultimately enable development of better solution-processable electrodes that may be more suited to manufacturing. In organic photovoltaic cells, electrodes set up a built-in potential (Vbi) that creates the internal electric field to generate photocarriers 4, 5.

How to choose a solar cell electrode?

Effects such as diffusion of elements from the electrodes to the internal layers, obstruction to moisture and oxygen, proper adhesion, and resistance to corrosion should also be taken under consideration. The choice of the electrodes also depends on the ETL or HTL materials used in the solar cells.

What are the electrode patterns of a solar cell?

Electrode patterns of the solar cell for a shingled PV module: (a) conventional electrode pattern, (b) busbar-free electrode pattern, (c) cell strip with the conventional pattern, (d) cell strip with the cost-efficient electrode pattern. Table 1. Simulation input parameters for Griddler program.

Does a flat electrode based solar cell increase PCE?

The enhancement in current density has resulted in an enhanced initial PCE of 9.9% when compared between the flat electrode-based solar cells and the solar cells based on the nanophotonic front electrode (9.6) (Fig. 7), respectively.

How good are PG electrodes in photovoltaic modules?

From the photovoltaic parameters in Table 2 and J – V curve in Fig. 6 c, the PG electrodes in the modules had regular performance and good reproducibility. The champion PSM device reached a PCE of 16.01%, which was a pretty outstanding performance in C-PSCs.