A Brief Review on Solar Photovoltaic: A Key to Sustainable Development
Nirmalendu Hui
Department of Physics, Krishnagar Govt. College, Krishnagar, Nadia, West Bengal, India
Tanmay Sanyal
Department of Zoology, Krishnagar Govt. College, Krishnagar, Nadia, West Bengal, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0046-1080
Raju Das
Assistant Secretary (Administration), West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, Vidyasagar Bhavan, Karunamoyee Block DJ, Sector II, Salt Lake City Kolkata 700091, W.B., India
Published online:8 August, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/boesd.2024.e03.008
Keywords: Depletion layer, Photovoltaic, Semiconductor, Sustainable development
Abstract:
Taking urgent steps towards embracing green or renewable energy sources is essential to address the increasing energy demands and tackle the ongoing climate crisis. To advance society’s sustainable development, switching to solar energy is crucial due to its abundant availability and reliable, nearly limitless source, making it the most attractive option for an eco-friendly power source. Solar cells or photovoltaic devices are durable and reliable and can convert sunlight directly into electricity efficiently without producing noise or pollution. The popularity of solar panels depends on their cost, availability of raw materials, and efficiency. Currently, studies are underway to discover novel materials for solar photovoltaic devices. The objective is to find a system with high efficiency, lower cost, and improved durability. Current data ensure the worldwide progression of the use of solar cells and the increasing rate of efficiency improvement due to extended research.
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Nirmalendu Hui1, Tanmay Sanyal and Raju Das (2024). A Brief Review on Solar Photovoltaic: A Key to Sustainable Development © International Academic Publishing House (IAPH), Dr. Nithar Ranjan Madhu, Dr. Tanmay Sanyal, Dr. Koushik Sen, Professor Biswajit (Bob) Ganguly and Professor Roger I.C. Hansell (eds.), A Basic Overview of Environment and Sustainable Development [Volume: 3], pp. 137-151. ISBN: 978-81-969828-3-6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/boesd.2024.e03.008
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