Development of Low-profile Dye-sensitized Solar Cell
November 15, 2016
Fujikura Ltd. (President and CEO: Masahiko Ito) is pleased to
announce the development of a new dye sensitized solar cell, which is
the most suitable for energy harvesting use.
Various types of sensor network systems are expected to be used for
IoT worldwide and find many applications in different fields. To operate
these sensor network nodes, energy harvesting devices will be the most
effective than other common power sources since it does not require any
field installation work or periodical replacement of batteries and
consequently is an eco-friendly solution.
Last year, the company released dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) as
a light energy harvesting device with a high power conversion
efficiency in low and scattered light conditions. As sensor network
nodes are required to be smaller in size and thick to fit into various
places, thinner in profile is also one of the challenges for DSSCs.
The company has successfully developed a DSSC with a wider cell area
and 2.5 millimeter thickness, which is almost half that of the
conventional products, by introducing a simple moisture-proof structure.
Reference samples of this new version DSSC will be showcased together
with conventional models at booth I12 and M19 in Energy Harvesting USA
2016 to be held on November 16 and 17.
We will further work on DSSCs as power sources of sensor network
nodes used for IoT, which will be expanding rapidly in the near future,
and continuously contribute to building an eco-friendly society.
Reference models of low-profile Dye-sensitized Solar Cell
Top: Backside Bottom: Frontside (light receiving surface)