Persons

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20SEP 2023
Christoph Brabec
Revolutionizing Photovoltaic Discovery
Today, at the European Materials Research Society (EMRS) conference in Warsaw, Christoph J. Brabec, FAU Solar spokesman shared insights on “Discovery and Acceleration of Emerging Photovoltaics” in his plenary talk. In a world increasingly driven by the need for sustainable energy sources, Brabec tackled the critical challenge of optimizing complex functional solar materials for organic […]
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18SEP 2023
Acceleration
Elevating PV Inspection with Aerial Photoluminescence Imaging (PLAI)
We’re thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking innovation that’s set to redefine the way we inspect photovoltaic (PV) modules: Aerial Photoluminescence Imaging, or PLAI. Developed by Marius Peters, Larry Lüer and Christoph Brabec from FAU Solar, this cutting-edge technology was showcased at PVSec, leaving us in awe of its potential. Taking PV Inspection to New Heights: […]
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14SEP 2023
Devices
An insight into a combined effect of backsheet and EVA encapsulant on field degradation of PV modules
Buerhop, C., Pickel, T., Stroyuk, O., Hauch, J., Peters, I. M., Energy Science & Engineering 2023, 11, 4168-4180. https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1572 Polymer components, in particular, backsheets (BSs) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) encapsulants, play a crucial role in the degradation of commercial silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules. Degradation mechanisms depend in a complex way on the composition and properties […]Buerhop, C., Pickel, T., Stroyuk, O., Hauch, J., Peters, I. M., Energy Science & Engineering 2023, 11, 4168-4180. https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1572 Polymer components, in particular, backsheets (BSs) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) encapsulants, play a crucial role in the degradation of commercial silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules. Degradation mechanisms depend in a complex way on the composition and properties […]
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12SEP 2023
Björn Eskofier
Björn Eskofier: Inspiring Role Model for Entrepreneurs
We are excited to share that Björn Eskofier, the Chair of the Machine Learning and Data Analytics Lab at FAU and a valued member of FAU Solar, has been honored with the prestigious title of “Entrepreneurial Role Model and Inspiration.” This recognition comes from the Unipreneurs initiative, a program supported by both the Federal Ministry […]
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07SEP 2023
Acceleration
Revolutionizing Solar: Autonomous 4D Optimization of Organic Solar Cells
Optimizing solution-processed organic solar cells (OSCs) is challenging due to the multidimensional parameter space involved. Traditional one-variable-at-a-time (OVAT) methods are slow and often suboptimal. To address this, researchers have implemented an autonomous optimization strategy using artificial intelligence (AI) within the LineOne platform. A Bayesian Optimizer (BO) guides the autonomous exploration of the parameter space for […]Optimizing solution-processed organic solar cells (OSCs) is challenging due to the multidimensional parameter space involved. Traditional one-variable-at-a-time (OVAT) methods are slow and often suboptimal. To address this, researchers have implemented an autonomous optimization strategy using artificial intelligence (AI) within the LineOne platform. A Bayesian Optimizer (BO) guides the autonomous exploration of the parameter space for […]
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06SEP 2023
Dirk Guldi
Dark State of the Thiele Hydrocarbon: Efficient Solvatochromic Emission from a Nonpolar Centrosymmetric Singlet Diradicaloid
Punzi, A., Dai, Y., Dibenedetto, C. N., Mesto, E., Schingaro, E., Ullrich, T., Striccoli, M., Guldi, D. M., Negri, F., Farinola, G. M., Blasi, D., Journal of the American Chemical Society 2023, 145, 20229-20241. 10.1021/jacs.3c05251 In this work, a comprehensive investigation of the photoinduced processes and mechanisms linked to the luminescence of a novel nonperchlorinated […]
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