Integrating photovoltaic (Pv) solar cells and supercapacitors for sustainable energy devices: A review

Capacitance; Electric batteries; Energy conservation; Energy storage; Fossil fuels; Hybrid systems; Life cycle; Solar cells; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Storage (materials); Thermoelectric equipment; Cost of energies; Energy generations; Green energy; Integrated device; Levelized cost of e...

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Main Authors: Nordin N.A., Ansari M.N.M., Nomanbhay S.M., Hamid N.A., Tan N.M.L., Yahya Z., Abdullah I.
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Published: MDPI 2023
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spelling my.uniten.dspace-259232023-05-29T17:05:34Z Integrating photovoltaic (Pv) solar cells and supercapacitors for sustainable energy devices: A review Nordin N.A. Ansari M.N.M. Nomanbhay S.M. Hamid N.A. Tan N.M.L. Yahya Z. Abdullah I. 57325259800 55489853600 22135844300 6604077116 24537965000 56674203600 57324696800 Capacitance; Electric batteries; Energy conservation; Energy storage; Fossil fuels; Hybrid systems; Life cycle; Solar cells; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Storage (materials); Thermoelectric equipment; Cost of energies; Energy generations; Green energy; Integrated device; Levelized cost of energy; Levelized costs; Miniaturisation; Photovoltaic solar cells; Power conversion efficiencies; Wearable devices; Supercapacitor Hybrid systems have gained significant attention among researchers and scientists world-wide due to their ability to integrate solar cells and supercapacitors. Subsequently, this has led to rising demands for green energy, miniaturization and mini-electronic wearable devices. These hybrid devices will lead to sustainable energy becoming viable and fossil-fuel-based sources of energy gradually being replaced. A solar photovoltaic (SPV) system is an electronic device that mainly functions to convert photon energy to electrical energy using a solar power source. It has been widely used in developed countries given that they have advanced photovoltaic (PV) technology that reduces dependence on fossil fuels for energy generation. Furthermore, a supercapacitor is an alternative solution for replacing heavy batteries and it is a system with a prominent high power density and a long life cycle. Its unique properties of high capacitance with low voltage limits lead to this highly in-demand material being incorporated into goods and services that are produced by the electrical and electronics industries. It is another option for grid-based power or large batteries. Since supercapacitors have the ability to store huge amounts of energy, they allow for a novel system that integrates supercapacitors with solar cells in which energy generation and energy storage are combined into one system. This paper explores the common materials that are used for solar cells and supercapacitors, the working mechanisms, the effectiveness of the integrated device and the technical challenges that are encountered when refining this device. Hence, this review serves as a guide for choosing the right materials and methods in order to produce an integrated PV solar cell�energy storage device for various applications. � 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Final 2023-05-29T09:05:33Z 2023-05-29T09:05:33Z 2021 Review 10.3390/en14217211 2-s2.0-85118569753 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85118569753&doi=10.3390%2fen14217211&partnerID=40&md5=fc719c4ace278943f8af1a573f1d901e https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/25923 14 21 7211 All Open Access, Gold MDPI Scopus
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description Capacitance; Electric batteries; Energy conservation; Energy storage; Fossil fuels; Hybrid systems; Life cycle; Solar cells; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Storage (materials); Thermoelectric equipment; Cost of energies; Energy generations; Green energy; Integrated device; Levelized cost of energy; Levelized costs; Miniaturisation; Photovoltaic solar cells; Power conversion efficiencies; Wearable devices; Supercapacitor
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Nordin N.A.
Ansari M.N.M.
Nomanbhay S.M.
Hamid N.A.
Tan N.M.L.
Yahya Z.
Abdullah I.
format Review
author Nordin N.A.
Ansari M.N.M.
Nomanbhay S.M.
Hamid N.A.
Tan N.M.L.
Yahya Z.
Abdullah I.
spellingShingle Nordin N.A.
Ansari M.N.M.
Nomanbhay S.M.
Hamid N.A.
Tan N.M.L.
Yahya Z.
Abdullah I.
Integrating photovoltaic (Pv) solar cells and supercapacitors for sustainable energy devices: A review
author_sort Nordin N.A.
title Integrating photovoltaic (Pv) solar cells and supercapacitors for sustainable energy devices: A review
title_short Integrating photovoltaic (Pv) solar cells and supercapacitors for sustainable energy devices: A review
title_full Integrating photovoltaic (Pv) solar cells and supercapacitors for sustainable energy devices: A review
title_fullStr Integrating photovoltaic (Pv) solar cells and supercapacitors for sustainable energy devices: A review
title_full_unstemmed Integrating photovoltaic (Pv) solar cells and supercapacitors for sustainable energy devices: A review
title_sort integrating photovoltaic (pv) solar cells and supercapacitors for sustainable energy devices: a review
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