Photonic crystals: The key to breaking the silicon-solar cell efficiency barrier

本项目旨在研究利用光子晶体在非晶硅薄膜上的光捕获来收集太阳光，结合钝化技术和光捕获技术。使用这种新的捕光方法，基于特殊设计的周期性表面结构，该项目有望在太阳能转换效率方面设定一个新的标准。该项目的预期结果代表了硅太阳能电池效率的阶段性变化，适用于不同的材料，尤其适用于薄型柔性电池。该项目有可能使可再生能源部门受益，提高可持续能源生产的效率，产生积极的经济和环境影响。

This project aims to investigate solar light harvesting using light trapping by photonic crystal on an amorphous-Silicon thin-film combining passivation technologies with light trapping. Using this new light trapping method, based on a specially designed periodic surface structure, the project expects to set a new standard in solar energy conversion efficiency. The expected outcomes of this project represent a step change in Silicon solar cell efficiency, applicable to different materials and especially useful for thin flexible cells. The project has the potential to benefit the renewable energy sector, increasing the efficiency of sustainable energy production, with positive economic and environmental impacts.