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Advances in High Efficiency Back Contact Back Junction Solar Cells

  • Balaji, Nagarajan;Park, Cheolmin;Raja, Jayapal;Yi, Junsin
    • Current Photovoltaic Research
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.45-49
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    • 2015
  • In the past few decade's researchers, scientists, engineers of photovoltaic (PV) industry are working towards low cost high efficiency Si solar cells. Over the last decade the interest in back contact solar cell has been acquiring as well as a gradual introduction to industrial applications is increasing. As an alternative to conventional solar cells with a front and rear contact, the back-contact cells has remained a research topic. The aim of this work is to present a comprehensive summary of results incurred in the back contact back junction solar cells such as interdigitated back-contact (IBC), emitter wrap-through (EWT) and metallization wrap-through (MWT) over the years.

A Characteristic Study on the Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell by the Shadow Effect (그림자 효과에 의한 염료감응형 태양전지의 특성연구)

  • Kim, Hee-Je;Lee, Jeong-Gee;Lee, Kyung-Jun;Prabakar, Prabakar;Sin, Dong-Seoul;Chae, Won-Yong
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.59 no.1
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    • pp.144-151
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    • 2010
  • The shadowing effects lead to the serious power losses of the PV module. The shadowing effects are caused by several factors such as leafs, dust, antenna and clouds. The dye-sensitized solar cells are more economical than the conventional silicon solar cell that's why the dye-sensitized solar cells are recently focused on. We carried out research on the efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell depending on the level of shadow changing the formula of the circuit. The research on the efficiency of the large dye-sensitized solar cell depending on the level of shadow focused on commercialization was carried out. As the results, it is known that the series and parallel connection method is the best choice for the least losses of PV module assemblies. It is especially known that one more series connection is the best choice for the least losses about shadowing effects and current losses in the series and parallel connection.

CaWRKY2, a Chili Pepper Transcription Factor, Is Rapidly Induced by Incompatible Plant Pathogens

  • Oh, Sang-Keun;Yi, So Young;Yu, Seung Hun;Moon, Jae Sun;Park, Jeong Mee;Choi, Doil
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.58-64
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    • 2006
  • WRKY family proteins are a class of plant-specific transcription factors involved in stress response signaling pathways. In this study a gene encoding a putative WRKY protein was isolated from a pepper EST database (http://genepool.kribb.re.kr). The cDNA, named Capsicum annuum WRKY2 (CaWRKY2), encodes a putative polypeptide of 548 amino acids, containing two WRKY domains with zinc finger motifs and two potential nuclear localization signals. Northern blot analyses showed that CaWRKY2 mRNA was preferentially induced during incompatible interactions of pepper plants with PMMoV, Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae 61, and Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. vesicatoria race 3. Furthermore, CaWRKY2 transcripts were strongly induced by wounding and ethephon treatment, whereas only moderate expression was detected following treatment with salicylic acid and jasmonic acid. CaWRKY2 was translocated to the nucleus when a CaWRKY2-smGFP fusion construct was expressed in onion epidermal cells. CaWRKY2 also had transcriptional activation activity in yeast. Taken together our data suggest that CaWRKY2 is a pathogen-inducible transcription factor that may have a role in early defense responses to biotic and abiotic stresses.

A Pre-Regulated Single-Sourced 27-level ACHB Inverter without Regeneration (회생모드가 없는 단일전원 27레벨 캐스케이드 H-브리지 인버터)

  • Manoharan, Mohana Sundar;Ahmed, Ashraf;Lee, Chun-Gu;Park, Joung-Hu
    • Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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    • 2015.11a
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    • pp.95-96
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, a single-sourced PV PCS using the trinary asymmetric MLI with a single-ended pre-regulator is proposed. Trinary based asymmetric CHB inverters provide higher output levels for the same number of cells compared to other CHB inverters. However, there is an issue of regeneration with trinary asymmetric inverters and this complicates the system with requirement of bi-directional converters at the input. Modified commutation strategies have been used to remove the regeneration issue with compromise in THD. The single-ended pre-regulator provides the isolated dc-link voltage for the individual H-bridge cells with the advantage of having a single switch and magnetic component. This implementation increases the magnetic utilization of the inductor core and reduces the switching loss in the pre-regulator and also the reduced parts count contributes to the cost competiveness of the proposed PCS. The proposed PV PCS has been verified using simulation results in this paper.

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A Study on the Characteristics of PCS Using a Solar Cells Generation of Optimal Integrated (최적 일체형 태양광 발전용 전력변환장치 PCS 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Hwang, Lark Hoon
    • Journal of IKEEE
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.1003-1014
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    • 2019
  • In this paper, we modeled the devices used easily in PV system circuits. Simulation tools use PSPICE to enable intuitive electrical circuit simulations. Simulations were also performed on the effects of temperature and spatial radiation that are easy to overlook when using solar cells using modelled libraries. In addition, for full operation of the photovoltaic system, a complete operation system for the DC-DC buck-boost converter and the MPPT(Maximum Power Point Tracking) control system was modeled and simulated to confirm good operation. In order to verify the operation of the simulation, we constructed an actual system with the same conditions in the simulation and experimented. As a result, we proposed a single-phase 3 kW grid-connected solar power converter.

A Study on the Output Characteristics According to the Cell Electrode Pattern for a Large-area Double-sided Shingled Module (대면적 양면형 슁글드 모듈을 위한 셀 전극 패턴에 따른 출력 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Seungah, Ur;Juhwi, Kim;Jaehyeong, Lee
    • New & Renewable Energy
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.64-69
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    • 2022
  • Double-sided photovoltaic (PV) modules have received significant attention in recent years as a technology that can achieve higher annual energy production rates than single-sided modules. The shingled technology is a promising method for manufacturing high-density and high-power modules. These modules are divided by laser and joined with electrically conductive adhesives. The output efficiency of the divided cells depends on the division pattern and the electrode pattern, making it important to understand the output characteristics. In this study, the output characteristics of large-area double-sided light-receiving shingled cells with different split patterns and electrode patterns were investigated. The M6 size, with 6 divisions in the electrode pattern, had the highest efficiency when using 142 front fingers and 146 rear fingers. The M10 size, with 7 divisions, had the highest output when using 150 fingers equally in the front and rear. The M12 size, also with 7 divisions, showed the highest output characteristics when using 192 front fingers and 208 rear fingers.

PCR-Based Assay for Rapid and Specific Detection of the New Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae K3a Race Using an AFLP-Derived Marker

  • Song, Eun-Sung;Kim, Song-Yi;Noh, Tae-Hwan;Cho, Heejung;Chae, Soo-Cheon;Lee, Byoung-Moo
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.732-739
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    • 2014
  • We describe the development of a polymerase chain reaction method for the rapid, precise, and specific detection of the Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) K3a race, the bacterial blight pathogen of rice. The specific primer set was designed to amplify a genomic locus derived from an amplified fragment length polymorphism specific for the K3a race. The 1,024 bp amplicon was generated from the DNA of 13 isolates of Xoo K3a races out of 119 isolates of other races, pathovars, and Xanthomonas species. The assay does not require isolated bacterial cells or DNA extraction. Moreover, the pathogen was quickly detected in rice leaf 2 days after inoculation with bacteria and at a distance of 8 cm from the rice leaf 5 days later. The results suggest that this PCR-based assay will be a useful and powerful tool for the detection and identification of the Xoo K3a race in rice plants as well as for early diagnosis of infection in paddy fields.

Antibacterial Activity of Cinnamaldehyde and Estragole Extracted from Plant Essential Oils against Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae Causing Bacterial Canker Disease in Kiwifruit

  • Song, Yu-Rim;Choi, Min-Seon;Choi, Geun-Won;Park, Il-Kwon;Oh, Chang-Sik
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.363-370
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    • 2016
  • Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa) causes bacterial canker disease in kiwifruit. Antibacterial activity of plant essential oils (PEOs) originating from 49 plant species were tested against Psa by a vapor diffusion and a liquid culture assays. The five PEOs from Pimenta racemosa, P. dioica, Melaleuca linariifolia, M. cajuputii, and Cinnamomum cassia efficiently inhibited Psa growth by either assays. Among their major components, estragole, eugenol, and methyl eugenol showed significant antibacterial activity by only the liquid culture assay, while cinnamaldehyde exhibited antibacterial activity by both assays. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of estragole and cinnamaldehyde by the liquid culture assay were 1,250 and 2,500 ppm, respectively. The MIC of cinnamaldehyde by the vapor diffusion assay was 5,000 ppm. Based on the formation of clear zones or the decrease of optical density caused by these compounds, they might kill the bacterial cells and this feature might be useful for managing the bacterial canker disease in kiwifruit.

PSPICE Modeling of Solar Cells for Use in Emergency Power System (비상발전용 전원으로 사용하기 위한 태양전지의 PSPICE 모델링)

  • Baek, Dong-Hyun;Song, Ho-Bin
    • Fire Science and Engineering
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.52-57
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    • 2010
  • Power supply to the motor using the emergency power system is being used. However, this system is rarely used except during emergency power is not inefficient. On the other hand, the use of solar power systems Emergency backup power supply as well as in normal maintenance savings, as many have benefits. In this paper, general-purpose simulator PSPICE simulations performed using the PV system to be used in the various models made by the library. In addition, for use as an emergency power generation solar power system design, modeling and analysis of the characteristics and practical use make an effective device was confirmed.

Development of a Renewable Energy Facility Design and Its Simulation Case Study (신재생에너지 설비 설계방안 개발 및 시뮬레이션 사례 연구)

  • Shin, Younggy;Kim, Eun Joo;Kim, Tae Hyung
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.25 no.8
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    • pp.464-470
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    • 2013
  • Economic feasibility was conducted regarding the regulation that dictates obligatory installation of renewable energy facilities in small proportion. A concern is how to allocate the capacities of candidate facilities (solar collectors, PV cells and geothermal heat pumps) with minimum cost, and meet the obligatory energy supply proportion. A design rule has been developed, with which a designer can tune his or her design strategy between installation cost and LCC. This was derived mainly from documents regarding the KEMCO installation guide. It was concluded that PV was the cheapest, with respect to installation cost, but a geothermal heat pump was the most recommended, when LCC was also taken into account. The proposed design result was also confirmed, by simulation results obtained from Energy Plus.