Synergistic solar-powered water-electricity generation <i>via</i> rational integration of semitransparent photovoltaics and interfacial steam generators
Qing Ji, Na Li, Shuxue Wang, Shuai Li, Fangbin Li, Liang Yu, Petri Murto, Xiaofeng Xu
Abstract
A solar-powered water-electricity generator is successfully constructed via rational integration of a semitransparent solar cell and an interfacial steam generator based on a monolithic and inverted design.
Topics & Concepts
PhotovoltaicsGenerator (circuit theory)ElectricityBoiler (water heating)Electricity generationMaterials scienceEngineeringElectrical engineeringPhotovoltaic systemMechanical engineeringProcess engineeringEngineering physicsWaste managementPower (physics)PhysicsThermodynamicsSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systemssolar cell performance optimization