FURI | Spring 2018

Sunc-Voc Measurements of Semi-Transparent Perovskite Solar Cells

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Understanding solar cell technology allows researchers to develop more efficient devices to collect the sun’s energy. This project focuses on quantifying the parasitic series resistance in perovskite solar cells as a function of the thickness of certain layers in the cell. Further knowledge of the properties of perovskite solar cells could lead to a more cost-effective and energy-efficient solution for the commercial solar energy market.

Student researcher

Mark Kapron

Electrical engineering

Hometown: Chandler, Arizona

Graduation date: Spring 2019

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