Nanoparticles based solar cells and their application in Saudi Arabia. (8th September 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Babkair, Saeed Salem; Ansari, Azhar Ahmad
• Is Part Of: International journal of nanomanufacturing. Volume 4:Number 1/2/3/4(2009)
• Page Start: 117
• Page End: 123
• Publication Date: 2009-09-08
• Subjects: dye-sensitised solar cells -- DSSCs -- CO2 recycling -- carbon dioxide -- solar energy -- nanotechnology -- Saudi Arabia -- nanoparticles -- electricity generation -- solar power; Nanostructured materials industry -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; 620.505
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1746-9392

Abstract

Recent developments in nanotechnology have created exciting possibilities for more efficient conversion of solar radiation into electricity. The new devices based on nano-sized particles are expected not only to have higher conversion efficiencies compared to more conventional solar cells, but are also likely to bring down the costs which will make them competitive with electricity generated from fossil fuels. This presentation introduces some of these devices and issues related to their development. Potential areas of applications in Saudi Arabia are outlined. Saudi Arabia with a year round sunny climate is ideally suited for large scale exploitation of this abundant natural resource.