• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.17-26
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• 2013

In contrast to conventional crystalline cells, back-contact solar cells feature high efficiencies, simpler module assembly, and better aesthetics. The highest commercialized cell and module efficiency was recorded by n-type back-contact solar cells. However, the mainstream PV industry uses a p-type substrate instead of n-type due to the high costs and complexity of the manufacturing processes in the case of the latter. P-type back-contact solar cells such as metal wrap-through and emitter wrap-through, which are inexpensive and compatible with the current PV industry, have consequently been developed. In this paper the characteristics of EWT (emitter wrap-through) solar cells and their status and prospects for development are discussed.

• 디지털콘텐츠학회 논문지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.35-40
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• 2013

연마재와 Coolant를 이용한 슬러리는 그동안 반도체 웨이퍼를 시작으로 태양광 산업의 Wire Saw에서 사용량이 급격히 증가하였다. 이에 본 논문에서는 슬러리를 분리 정제하여, 수세뿐만 아니라 화학적 처리를 통하여 보다 고순도의 실리콘카바이드 분말을 얻어, 마이크로웨이브 건조방식으로 건조하였다. 건조한 슬러리 벌크를 분쇄하고 화학적 처리까지 수행하여 제작한 Powder를 각각 열분석, 입도분석, SEM 촬영, 성분분석, XRF, XRD을 통하여 분석하였다. 본 연구 결과 화학적 처리를 통하여 얻은 Powder의 회수율이 수세 처리를 통하여 얻은 Powder 보다 더 높아지는 것을 알 수 있었다. 태양광 소재 산업에서 발생하는 다량의 슬러리를 통합, 재활용함으로 점차 강화되고 있는 국내외 환경 규제에 적극 대응하고, 관련 소재 산업의 인프라 구축 효과를 기대할 수 있다.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제25권2_2호
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• pp.209-218
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• 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze an economic assessment of PV-ESS systems based on the power generation performance data of solar power (PV) operating in domestic area, and to calculate the optimal capacity of the energy storage system. In this study, PVs in Gyeonggi-do, Jeollabuk-do, and Gyeongsangbuk-do were targeted, and PVs in this area were assumed to be installed on a general site, and the research was conducted by applying weights based on the facility's capacity. All the analysis was conducted using the actual amount of KPX transactions of PVs in 2019. In order to calculate the optimal capacity of PCS and BESS according to GHI, PV with a minimum/maximum/central value was selected by comparing the solar radiation before the horizontal plane between three years (2017-2019) of the location where PV was installed. As a result of the analysis, in Gyeonggi-do, if the REC weight decreases to 3.4 when there is no change in the cost of installing BESS and PCS, it is more economical to link BESS than PV alone operation of PV. In Jeollabuk-do, it was analyzed that if the REC weight was reduced to 3.6, it was more likely to link BESS than PV operated alone. In Gyeongsangbuk-do, it was analyzed that if the REC weight was reduced to 3.4, it was more likely to link BESS than PV operated alone.

• 조명전기설비학회논문지
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• 제25권10호
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• pp.23-27
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• 2011

In this paper, material handing cleanroom stocker system for thin film solar cell line of photovoltaic industry and liquid crystal display line of flat panel display industry was selected for the study. Optimum solution for stocker system's CPS(Contactless Power Supply) is approached by changing the motion pattern, optimizing design & production, and analyzing characteristics of the power system. As a result, acceleration time of X-Axis changed from 3 sec to 4 sec, changed the input characteristic of CPS within approximately 11[kW]. This result shows that extending acceleration time of the X-Axis in Stocker Crane's motion pattern can reduce the capacity of the CPS, thus saving the manufacturing cost.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.71-78
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• 2022

With the advent of cutting-edge technology, renewable energy is significantly considered as alternative resources to supply electric power. However, many barriers such as energy intermittency, high initial installation cost, and low-efficiency generation challenged building new infrastructure with clean energy. Efforts reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels resulted in the decentralization of power generation like distributed energy resource (DER). This paper is to introduce and evaluate the feasibility of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) in a high-rise building in Ulsan. To optimize BIPV, a variety of methods to minimize efficiency decrease and maximize electric power generation after installing BIPV on the building's facade are suggested. The variables causing power losses are analyzed. By utilizing System Advisor Model (SAM), actual power generated from solar panels is measured by Thin-film PV, Mono-crystalline PV, and Poly-crystalline PV.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제26권6_1호
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• pp.1001-1010
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• 2023

To solve the problem that photovoltaic panels can not harvest electrical energy at a cloudy day and night, a floating solar thermoelectric generator (FSTEG, hereafter) is studied. The FSTEG is consisted of a dome shaped Fresnel lens to condense solar energy, a thermoelectric module connected with a heat sink to keep temperature difference, a floating system simulating a wavy ocean and an electrical circuit for energy storage. The dome shaped Fresnel lens was designed to have 29 prisms and its optical performance was evaluated outdoors under natural sunlight. Four thermoelectric modules were electrically connected and its performance was evaluated. The generated energy w as stored in a Li-ion battery by using a DC-DC step-up converter. For the application of ocean environment, the FSTEG was covered by the dome shaped Fresnel lens and sealed to float in a water-filled reservoir. The harvested energy shows a potential and a method that the FSTEG is suitable for the energy generation in the ocean environment.

• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.259-277
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• 2021

This article investigates the geopolitics of the energy transition era, concentrating on China's solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. Authors have noted that the rise of renewables is changing the geopolitical landscape of world energy systems, but these new energy sources carry their own technical characteristics and geopolitical implications. Bearing this in mind, this research answers the questions: What are the structural factors that facilitate China's use of renewable energy to achieve political goals, and what are their implications? In order to analyze the data, I devise an analytical framework based on the energy statecraft literature and contrast rival explanations, particularly the "prosumer theory" and the premise of less geopolitical interdependence in a renewable-centered world. I show that asymmetric interdependence in the solar PV sector is already a reality. China's solar PV industry is a case that suffices all conditions (centrality in industrial capacity, market share, and companies' compliance, but to a lesser extent in critical materials and technological endowments) in the solar PV sector to devise effective strategies aimed at reaping benefits out of its asymmetric interdependence with the rest of the world.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권9호
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• pp.231-239
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• 2017

산업의 급격한 발전은 화석에너지의 고갈을 야기하였고, 이러한 이유로 화석연료를 대체하기 위한 에너지로 태양광에너지가 각광받기 시작하였다. 하지만 기술발전에 있어 전체적인 연구방향 및 향후 연구 방향에 대한 논의가 부족하였다. 이에 보다 효과적인 기술개발을 위해 특허 데이터와 논문 데이터를 활용하여 태양광 에너지의 기술 동향을 파악하고 논의를 진행하였다. 분석방법으로는 토픽 모델링과 텍스트 마이닝을 활용하여 1997년도부터 2015년까지의 데이터를 토대로 기술 동향과 연구의 방향성에 대하여 분석한다. LDA알고리즘을 통하여 토픽을 선정하고, 선정된 기술 범주에 포함된 키워드의 증가량을 살펴보고, 태양광 기술의 발전방향에 대하여 분석하였다. 태양광 발전 기술에 대한 연구는 꾸준히 진행될 것으로 예상되며, 특히 고효율화 및 고성능화 기술에 대하여 집중적으로 연구가 이루어질 것으로 분석된다. 향후 연구로는 해외의 특허데이터와 다양한 논문데이터를 추가하여 연구를 진행할 수 있을 것이다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제19권9호
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• pp.189-199
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• 2021

국내 제로에너지건축물 의무화를 대응하기 위해서 신재생에너지 자립률을 높이려면 고층 건물일수록 대지면적에 한계가 있고 옥상에 PV모듈을 설치하는 것만으로는 부족하다. 따라서 제로에너지건축물을 실현할 수 있는 핵심 에너지원으로 BIPV(Building Integrated PhotoVoltaic, 이하 BIPV)는 가장 주목받는 산업이다. 이에 본 연구는 BIPV 산업의 올바른 방향 제시와 활성화룰 위해 설계자, 시공자, 제품 제조자, 유지관리자 등 경력 10년 이상 전문가를 대상으로 BIPV 산업의 문제점을 자율 토론 방식으로 설문 조사를 시행하였다. BIPV 적용의 산업적 문제점으로는 제품 인증을 위한 표준 및 인증기준의 범위 확대, 다품종 소량 생산의 현황을 고려한 인증범위 개선, 컬러 모듈과 루버 모듈 및 지붕형 제품을 수용할 수 있는 표준 개정 필요성, 인증제품 의무화를 통한 외산 모듈의 국내 유입 차단의 필요성, BIPV 제품 정보 획득의 어려움, BIPV의 건축 적용 부위 등에 대한 정확한 가이드라인으로 참여자간의 혼란 야기 방지 필요, BIPV 정의의 명확한 정립과 지원 정책이나 제도가 부족하다는 문제들을 도출하였다. 이에 본 연구는 산업계에서 바라보는 시장 변화와 영향을 주고 있는 요소, 경쟁력 강화를 위한 필요한 개선 사항을 바탕으로 대응 방안과 방향성을 제시하고 제안하는데 그 목적이 있다.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.227-233
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• 2014

Information presented in this study is intended to inform candidates as they prepare to design and structure the floatovoltaics solar power system. A developed floatovoltaics solar power generation results from the combination of PV plant technology and PV floating technology. This floating-based PV system is a new concept for PV development. The PV floating technology opens new opportunities to give value to unused areas so far while preserving valuable land for more adapted activities. Therefore the land-use conflicts are avoided and the environmental impact is minimized. Therefore the technology offers an interesting opportunity to regions facing on drought during summer time without any negative impact to the eco-system. This study describe the basic components of a floatovoltaics solar power system. A typical system consist of floating system and solar modules, a control device, rechargeable batteries, a load or device and the associated electrical connections. The floating system is specifically designed to keep all metallic components above water leaving only 100% recyclable, closed cell foam filled HDPE plastic floats in contact with the water. As the first case that can maximize the power generation efficiency of PV internationally, it is expected that this study will be utilized as a primary guide for future development of floating type PV system.