Solar photovoltaic energy technologies

Subašić, ZI, Sher, F ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2890-5912 and Papraćanin, E, 2025. Solar photovoltaic energy technologies. In: Sher, F, ed., Renewable energy technologies. Elsevier, pp. 219-274. ISBN 9780443337710

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Abstract

Photovoltaic (PV) systems have become an essential point of clear energy, converting sunlight into electricity using semiconductor materials, with the most common being silicon-based cells. Over the past few decades, improvements in materials, such as perovskite types of materials, organic-based photovoltaics, and multijunction cells, have resulted in substantial advancement in PV module performance, stability, and cost-effectiveness, lower manufacturing costs, and greater adaptability to different environments, positioning solar energy as a more competitive and sustainable alternative to traditional power supplies. Today, PV energy is a rapidly expanding energy source, driven by ongoing advancements in materials science, system integration, and worldwide initiatives to decrease CO2 emissions and shift to renewable energy sources. In 2023, renewable energy capacity increased by 473 GW, with solar PV accounting for 347 GW of this growth. This study provides an innovative and thorough review of the integration of PV systems, their compatibility with smart grids, performance monitoring and diagnostics, large-scale installations, and the techno-economic assessment of solar PV systems. This study highlights a significant gap in the current body of research: no single, comprehensive investigation addresses every relevant aspect of this topic. While the existing literature offers valuable insights into the various dimensions of solar PV technology, it is evident that an integrated approach is necessary. This integrated study could serve as a foundational resource for scientists, policymakers, and industry professionals, facilitating informed decision-making and advancing the field as a whole.

Item Type:	Chapter in book
Creators:	Subašić, Z.I., Sher, F. and Papraćanin, E.
Publisher:	Elsevier
Date:	2025
ISBN:	9780443337710
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1016/b978-0-443-33771-0.00007-1 DOI 2555965 Other
Divisions:	Schools > School of Science and Technology
Record created by:	Jeremy Silvester
Date Added:	06 Feb 2026 16:54
Last Modified:	06 Feb 2026 16:54
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/55207

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