Nanotechnology in hybrid solar cells design could further improve the performance and reduce the cost of PV cells and modules.
Basic principles, mechanism and challenges within three key areas of nanotechnology have been discussed from a clean energy prospective.
Nanotechnology might be able to increase the efficiency of solar cells, but the most promising application of nanotechnology is the reduction of manufacturing cost.
The nanorods behave as wires because when they absorb light of a specific wavelength they generate electrons.
These electrons flow through the nanorods until they reach the aluminium electrodes where they are combined to form a current and are used as electricity.