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Beyond aesthetics to elevate sustainable architectures: selective micropatterning enhanced efficiency in colored photovoltaic modules

In the past few years, there has been notable interest in the advancement of colored photovoltaic (PV) modules. This attention is driven by their visual attractiveness and the opportunities they offer for integrating PV technology into diverse applications. However, limited color options and low eff...

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Main Authors:	Basher M.K., Nur-E-Alam M., Alameh K., Hinckley S.
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Published:	Springer 2025
Subjects:	Circular economy Color options Diverse applications Enhanced efficiency Micro patterning Micropatterned Photoconversion efficiency Photovoltaic modules Photovoltaic technology PV modules Sustainable architecture
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spelling	my.uniten.dspace-362382025-03-03T15:41:39Z Beyond aesthetics to elevate sustainable architectures: selective micropatterning enhanced efficiency in colored photovoltaic modules Basher M.K. Nur-E-Alam M. Alameh K. Hinckley S. 57200631060 57197752581 7004211082 6603913914 Circular economy Color options Diverse applications Enhanced efficiency Micro patterning Micropatterned Photoconversion efficiency Photovoltaic modules Photovoltaic technology PV modules Sustainable architecture In the past few years, there has been notable interest in the advancement of colored photovoltaic (PV) modules. This attention is driven by their visual attractiveness and the opportunities they offer for integrating PV technology into diverse applications. However, limited color options and low efficiency restrict the widespread application of PV modules. This research introduces a targeted micropatterning strategy aimed at improving the efficiency and visual appeal of colored photovoltaic (PV) modules. This approach entails the selective elimination of black pixels from a multicolored pattern. By doing so, the surface area of the PV module is augmented, fostering enhanced light absorption and subsequently boosting output power. This study compares the performance of a selective micropatterned-based colored PV (SMPCPV) module with a reference black PV module, multicolored PV (MCPV), and a non-selective micropatterned-based colored PV (MPCPV) module. The characterization was performed in the outdoor environment where the result shows that the photoconversion efficiency (PCE) of the SMPCPV module is 11.36%. The selective micropatterning technique improved the PCE by around 18% compared to the 9.6% of the MPCPV module reported in a previous study and very close to the reference PV module (14.5%). The enhanced efficiency and aesthetically appealing SMPCPV module achieved in this investigation are pivotal in advancing future net-zero energy buildings and fostering a more sustainable environment. Furthermore, they contribute to the ongoing narrative of resilience and the adoption of sustainable, circular economic practices. ? The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2024. Final 2025-03-03T07:41:39Z 2025-03-03T07:41:39Z 2024 Article 10.1007/s10854-024-13828-2 2-s2.0-85209196228 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85209196228&doi=10.1007%2fs10854-024-13828-2&partnerID=40&md5=5941cbd9bb57e0442d925424d0b49a86 https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36238 35 32 2058 Springer Scopus
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topic	Circular economy Color options Diverse applications Enhanced efficiency Micro patterning Micropatterned Photoconversion efficiency Photovoltaic modules Photovoltaic technology PV modules Sustainable architecture
spellingShingle	Circular economy Color options Diverse applications Enhanced efficiency Micro patterning Micropatterned Photoconversion efficiency Photovoltaic modules Photovoltaic technology PV modules Sustainable architecture Basher M.K. Nur-E-Alam M. Alameh K. Hinckley S. Beyond aesthetics to elevate sustainable architectures: selective micropatterning enhanced efficiency in colored photovoltaic modules
description	In the past few years, there has been notable interest in the advancement of colored photovoltaic (PV) modules. This attention is driven by their visual attractiveness and the opportunities they offer for integrating PV technology into diverse applications. However, limited color options and low efficiency restrict the widespread application of PV modules. This research introduces a targeted micropatterning strategy aimed at improving the efficiency and visual appeal of colored photovoltaic (PV) modules. This approach entails the selective elimination of black pixels from a multicolored pattern. By doing so, the surface area of the PV module is augmented, fostering enhanced light absorption and subsequently boosting output power. This study compares the performance of a selective micropatterned-based colored PV (SMPCPV) module with a reference black PV module, multicolored PV (MCPV), and a non-selective micropatterned-based colored PV (MPCPV) module. The characterization was performed in the outdoor environment where the result shows that the photoconversion efficiency (PCE) of the SMPCPV module is 11.36%. The selective micropatterning technique improved the PCE by around 18% compared to the 9.6% of the MPCPV module reported in a previous study and very close to the reference PV module (14.5%). The enhanced efficiency and aesthetically appealing SMPCPV module achieved in this investigation are pivotal in advancing future net-zero energy buildings and fostering a more sustainable environment. Furthermore, they contribute to the ongoing narrative of resilience and the adoption of sustainable, circular economic practices. ? The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2024.
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title	Beyond aesthetics to elevate sustainable architectures: selective micropatterning enhanced efficiency in colored photovoltaic modules
title_short	Beyond aesthetics to elevate sustainable architectures: selective micropatterning enhanced efficiency in colored photovoltaic modules
title_full	Beyond aesthetics to elevate sustainable architectures: selective micropatterning enhanced efficiency in colored photovoltaic modules
title_fullStr	Beyond aesthetics to elevate sustainable architectures: selective micropatterning enhanced efficiency in colored photovoltaic modules
title_full_unstemmed	Beyond aesthetics to elevate sustainable architectures: selective micropatterning enhanced efficiency in colored photovoltaic modules
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Beyond aesthetics to elevate sustainable architectures: selective micropatterning enhanced efficiency in colored photovoltaic modules

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