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Glass can be effectively utilized as a substrate in photovoltaic technology, particularly within thin-film solar cells, where it provides mechanical stability and contributes to optical management.
The advancements in glass technology, such as rare-earth doping and the incorporation of heavy metal oxides, have shown promise in optimizing the solar spectrum for improved energy absorption and conversion.
Glass plays a crucial role in the performance and longevity of solar energy technologies by providing structural stability, environmental protection, and optimized optical properties. It is employed in various capacities, including protective cover/layer, substrates, optical coatings, and spectral converters.
The conversion of sunlight into electricity by solar cells is limited by the black-body interaction between the Sun and the cell. However, these devices are not ideal black bodies, and they are also affected by lattice defects, electron recombination, reflection, and other problems that can arise during the fabrication or the usage of the cell.
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