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Revisiting Photovoltaic Module Antireflection Coatings: A Novel Sol-Gel Design Addressing Long-Standing Limitations
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  • Yiyu Zeng,
  • Angus Gentle,
  • Richard Webster,
  • Zhen Yang,
  • Zibo Zhou,
  • Ning Song,
  • Mark Keevers,
  • Martin Green,
  • Yajie Jiang
Yiyu Zeng
University of New South Wales School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering

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Angus Gentle
University of New South Wales School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Richard Webster
University of New South Wales Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre
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Zhen Yang
University of New South Wales School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Zibo Zhou
University of New South Wales School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Ning Song
University of New South Wales School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Mark Keevers
University of New South Wales School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Martin Green
University of New South Wales School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Yajie Jiang
University of New South Wales School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Abstract

The antireflection(AR) coating applied to solar glass in photovoltaic modules has remained largely unchanged for decades, despite its well-documented lack of durability. Traditional porous structured single-layer AR coatings last as little as 5 years in the field. In this paper, we propose a novel 5-layer dense AR coating design that offers improved durability and effectiveness compared to traditional coatings. This paper provides detailed insights into the development and characterization of the novel 5-layer AR coating, providing guidance to the photovoltaic community seeking to improve the efficiency and longevity of solar modules.
11 May 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
11 May 2024Submitted to Progress in Photovoltaics
12 May 2024Submission Checks Completed
12 May 2024Assigned to Editor
31 Jul 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Major
04 Oct 20241st Revision Received
09 Oct 2024Submission Checks Completed
09 Oct 2024Assigned to Editor
09 Oct 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
21 Oct 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned