Superstrate Solar Cell with Nanostructures

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This patent describes a type of superstrate solar cell that incorporates metal oxide nanorods on a transparent conductive layer. The nanorods have a tapered shape and are fully embedded within the absorber layer, which maintains a smooth top surface. This structure aims to enhance the performance of the solar cell by improving light absorption and charge collection.

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• Residential rooftop solar panels for energy generation
• Large-scale solar farms or power plants
• Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) for facades or windows
• Solar-powered portable devices and chargers
• Electric vehicle (EV) solar roofs
• Wearable solar technology

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• Improved light absorption due to the nanostructured design
• Potential for higher energy conversion efficiency compared to traditional solar cells
• Smooth absorber surface simplifies further cell processing and integration
• Use of transparent conductive materials allows more light to reach the absorber
• Possible reduction in manufacturing costs through advanced nanomaterial techniques

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Superstrat-Solarzelle mit Nanostrukturen, mindestens aufweisend ein Glassubstrat, auf dem eine leitende transparente Schicht angeordnet ist, auf der sich die Absorberschicht befindet, die mit einem Metallkontakt versehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf der leitenden transparenten Schicht (2) Metalloxid-Nanostäbe (3) mit in Richtung Metallkontakt (5) sich verjüngendem Querschnitt angeordnet sind und die Absorberschicht (4) die Nanostäbe (3) vollständig matrixartig und mit ebener Oberfläche in ihrer Höhe bedeckt.