Open AccessSolar Trees: First Large‐Scale Demonstration of Fully Solution Coated, Semitransparent, Flexible Organic Photovoltaic Modules
Author(s) -
Berny Stephane,
Blouin Nicolas,
Distler Andreas,
Egelhaaf HansJoachim,
Krompiec Michal,
Lohr Andreas,
Lozman Owen R.,
Morse Graham E.,
Nanson Lana,
Pron Agnieszka,
Sauermann Tobias,
Seidler Nico,
Tierney Steve,
Tiwana Priti,
Wagner Michael,
Wilson Henry
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
advanced science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.388
H-Index - 100
ISSN - 2198-3844
DOI - 10.1002/advs.201500342
Subject(s) - photovoltaic system , process engineering , transparency (behavior) , computer science , photovoltaics , flexibility (engineering) , organic solar cell , engineering physics , building integrated photovoltaics , adaptability , electrical engineering , materials science , mechanical engineering , engineering , ecology , statistics , computer security , mathematics , biology
The technology behind a large area array of flexible solar cells with a unique design and semitransparent blue appearance is presented. These modules are implemented in a solar tree installation at the German pavilion in the EXPO2015 in Milan/IT. The modules show power conversion efficiencies of 4.5% and are produced exclusively using standard printing techniques for large‐scale production.