Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell for Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Applications

One of the important research directions in field photovoltaics is integration with construction. The solar cell systems a building can reduce installation costs and help optimize used space. Among few literature reports on photovoltaic roof tiles, solutions silicon thin film cells dominate. An interesting solution may be application dye-sensitized cells. In addition to their properties, they also have aesthetic value. classic arrangement, are constructed using glass transparent conductive layer (TCL). This article describes replacing counter electrode an based ceramic tile nickel foil. First, continuous homogeneous fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) was developed so that above-mentioned substrate could applied. atomization method for this purpose. Then, nanocolloidal platinum paste deposited as catalytic material screen printing method. electrical parameters manufactured DSSCs without were characterized by measuring current–voltage characteristics under standard AM 1.5 radiation. A integrated tiles foil produced displayed efficiency over 4%. makes it possible expand construction applications. advantage full construction, while simultaneously generating electricity. built layer-by-layer