Abstract
Today’s commercial photovoltaics (PVs) are based on conventional semiconductors, which are energy-intensive to produce and largely restricted to rigid flat plate designs. Organic semiconductors can be processed at temperatures below 150°C and so are compatible with rapid roll-to-roll processing onto flexible substrates, enabling the fabrication of low cost PV devices with exceptional CO2 mitigation potential. These advantages, combined with the low toxicity and color tuneability of organic semiconductors, render organic PVs very well matched to a number of important application areas not accessible to conventional PV technologies, particularly in buildings integration, transportation, and consumer electronics. This chapter gives a general introduction to the advantages of organic PVs, the basic science underpinning device operation and outlines areas for development.
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