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Why do large-area photovoltaic systems need high-efficiency solar cells?

Because the cost of photovoltaic systems is only partly determined by the cost of the solar cells, efficiency is a key driver to reduce the cost of solar energy, and therefore large-area photovoltaic systems require high-efficiency (>20%), low-cost solar cells.

What are the limitations imposed by semimetal contacts in bulk photovoltaic systems?

Light: Science & Applications 14, Article number: 89 (2025) Cite this article The limitations imposed by low contact resistance, restricted polarization access, and tensile strain in bulk photovoltaic systems were mitigated by the engineering and optimization of edge semimetal contacts using Bi/Au.

Does bulk photovoltaic effect make solar cells more efficient?

The bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE), a second-order nonlinear effect that converts light into electricity in solids, has attracted a great deal of interest for power conversion applications and it has been assumed that BPVE can lead to more efficient solar cells. However, the overall efficiency of such devices should be comprehensively understood.

Are photovoltaic materials efficient?

DOI: 10.1126/science.aad4424 substantially lower than the S-Q limit for a given band gap. Recent developments in photovoltaic materials have led to continual improvements in their efficiency.We review the electrical characteristics of 16 widely studied geometries of photovoltaic materials with efficiencies of 10 to 29%.