Abstract
Photovoltaics (PVs) market is currently dominated by mono- and multi-crystalline silicon, which has formed the basis of PV technology. However, breakthroughs in silicon solar cells photovoltaic energy conversion efficiency seem to be unlikely, and although further development in solar cells design might further increase their efficiency, cost projections are still not favorable. Hence, other materials and structures have been developed or are under development. In this chapter, we will examine different solutions, including thin film, heterojunction structures, organic materials, and hybrid (organic–inorganic) solar cells as possible alternatives to conventional crystalline PV devices. Furthermore, optoelectronic materials’ properties and solar cells configurations will be analyzed with respect to various PV applications.
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