Abstract

Dye-sensitized solar cells have slightly lower photoelectric efficiency than silicon solar cells. Researchers have investigated various ways to address this problem. This study improved the efficiency of a dye-sensitized solar cell by re-driving it with a reflector, reusing discarded light after it was absorbed. The reflector increased efficiency by about 50%, by increasing the size of the pattern shape and increasing the distance of the reflector.

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Development of a high-efficiency laminated dye-sensitized solar cell with a condenser lens

Soochang Choi, Eun-na-ra Cho, Sang-min Lee, Yong-woo Kim, and Deug-woo Lee
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Improving the efficiency of a dye-sensitized solar cell with a reflex condenser system

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