Abstract
The integration of solar cells into the architectural design is hindered by challenges such as passive cooling and colouration appeal. The present study proposes an approach to overcome these obstacles by developing colourful solar cells that maintain optimal performance while addressing limitations related to heat accumulation from plasmon metal nanoparticles and quantum dots (QDs). To attain this, silver/silica microsphere composites combined with CdSe/ZnS core/shell QDs are fabricated with two distinct sizes of Ag nanoparticles embedded around SiO2 microspheres. Upon coating CIGS cells with this hybrid structure, a visually striking vivid green colouration is observed, while ensuring performance efficiency. Furthermore, the radiative cooling capability of these cells is evaluated through indoor and outdoor experiments. Significantly, a substantial temperature reduction of up to 3.2 °C in CIGS cells is achieved when the hybrid structures were applied to the cell's surface under high solar irradiance. The study represents a significant contribution to innovative strategies targeted at achieving passive cooling effect and enhancing aesthetic integration in building-integrated photovoltaics applications.
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