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Papers

(The median citation count of Progress in Photovoltaics is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

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Shingle cell IV characterization based on spatially resolved host cell measurements	560
Fully printed organic solar modules with bottom and top silver nanowire electrodes	449
Design of shading‐ and hotspot‐resistant shingled modules	413
Ultrathin GaAs solar cells with a high surface roughness GaP layer for light‐trapping application	338
Silicon‐based passivating contacts: The TOPCon route	281
A thermodynamic evaluation of metal halides for the recrystallization of Cu(In,Ga)Se₂	190
CuIn (Se,Te)₂ Absorbers With Bandgaps <1 eV for Bottom Cells in Tandem Applications	122
Progress of plated metallization for industrial bifacial TOPCon silicon solar cells	99
Daylight photoluminescence imaging of photovoltaic systems using inverter‐based switching	91
Ultra‐thin electron collectors based on nc‐Si:H for high‐efficiency silicon heterojunction solar cells	87
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Updated sustainability status of cadmium telluride thin‐film photovoltaic systems and projections	77
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Enhanced Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells Through the Application of Pure Natural Centella asiatica Extract Additives	72
Future‐proofing photovoltaics module reliability through a unifying predictive modeling framework	64
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Measuring the device‐level EQE of multi‐junction photonic power converters	60
Onymous early‐life performance degradation analysis of recent photovoltaic module technologies	60
Temperature and illumination dependence of silicon heterojunction solar cells with a wide range of wafer resistivities	53
Impact of excitation energy on hot carrier properties in InGaAs multi‐quantum well structure	51
Thermodynamic Limit on the Open Circuit Voltage of Solar Cells	50
Impact of string connection and contact defects on electrical current distribution in solar cells and modules: A model validated by magnetic field imaging	49
Transformations in Perovskite Photovoltaics: Film Formation, Processing Conditions, and Recovery Outlook	47
Development of Novel Frontsheets With Protective Coatings to Increase the Durability and Reliability of Glass‐Free Lightweight PV Modules	47

Performance of shingled solar modules under partial shading	39
Alternative alkali fluoride post‐deposition treatment under elemental sulfur atmosphere for high‐efficiency Cu(In,Ga)Se₂‐based solar cells	37
Silver‐lean metallization and hybrid contacts via plating on screen‐printed metal for silicon solar cells manufacturing	35
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Industrial‐Scale Preparation of Nanocrystalline n‐Type Silicon Oxide Front Contacts Using N₂O as an Oxygen Source for High‐Efficiency Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells	31
Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 181)	31
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A collaborative framework for unifying typical multidimensional solar cell simulations – Part I. Ten common simulation steps and representing variables	29
Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 176)	29
Defect‐induced current coupling in multi‐junction solar cells revealed by absolute electroluminescence imaging	29
Influence of Substrate on Sb₂Se₃/CdS Heterojunction Thin Film Solar Cells and Evaluation of Their Performance by Dark J‐V Analysis	29
Daylight Photoluminescence Imaging: Quantitative Analysis of String Voltage Mismatch and Balancing Currents	28
Photoluminescence imaging of silicon modules in a string	27
Perovskite Solar Cell Stability Analysis Using Entropy‐Based Support Vector Machines Learning	27
Comprehensive review on performance, reliability, and roadmap of c‐Si PV modules in desert climates: A proposal for improved testing standard	26
Towards a graphene transparent conducting electrode for perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells	26
Technology evolution of the photovoltaic industry: Learning from history and recent progress	26
Trans‐oceanic subsurface photovoltaic performance	25
Toward more reliable measurement procedures of perovskite‐silicon tandem solar cells: The role of transient device effects and measurement conditions	25
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Post‐Mortem Analysis of Building‐Integrated Flexible Thin Film Modules	24
A Gaussian Process Regression IV Model for PV Outdoor Data	23
Overview of key results achieved in H2020 HighLite project helping to raise the EU PV industries' competitiveness	23
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Evaluation of bifacial module technologies with combined‐accelerated stress testing	23
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Interlaboratory comparison of voltage sweep methods used for the electrical characterization of encapsulated high‐efficiency c‐Si solar cells	22
Light‐Soaking Effects in High‐Efficiency Cu(In,Ga)Se₂ and (Ag,Cu)(In,Ga)Se₂ Solar Cells	22
Accelerated lifetime testing of thin‐film solar cells at high irradiances and controlled temperatures	22
A comparative study on alternative industrial manufacturing routes for bifacial n‐PERT silicon solar cells	22
Higher‐Efficiency TOPCon Solar Cells in Mass Production Enabled by Laser‐Assisted Firing: Advanced Loss Analysis and Near‐Term Efficiency Potential	22
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Experimental and theoretical EBIC analysis for grain boundary and CdS/Cu (In, Ga)Se₂ heterointerface in Cu (In, Ga)Se₂ solar cells	20
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Sustainability of photovoltaic technologies in future net‐zero emissions scenarios	19
Approaches for III‐V/Si tandem solar cells and comparative studies on Si tandem solar cells	19
Composition dependence of electronic defects in CuGaS₂	19
Performance and durability of electrically conductive tape for shingled Si heterojunction technology cells	19
Improvements in ultra‐light and flexible epitaxial lift‐off GaInP/GaAs/GaInAs solar cells for space applications	19
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Versatile implied open‐circuit voltage imaging method and its application in monolithic tandem solar cells	19
Manufacturing process for III–V multijunction solar cells on germanium substrates with a total thickness below 60 microns	19
Intrinsic performance loss rate: Decoupling reversible and irreversible losses for an improved assessment of photovoltaic system performance	19
Enhancing the Efficiency and Stability of CsFA‐Based Perovskite Solar Cells: Defect Passivation Using Indoline‐Based D–π–A Configured Molecule as Additive	19
TOPCon shingle solar cells: Thermal laser separation and passivated edge technology	19
Study of the reverse I–V in component subcells of III–V multijunction space solar cells	19

Achieving High Efficiencies for Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells Using Silver‐Free Metallization	18
Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 191)	18
Towards a quantification of thermal and thermomechanical stress for modules in building‐integrated photovoltaics configurations	18
Perovskite solar cell technology scaling‐up: Eco‐efficient and industrially compatible sub‐module manufacturing by fully ambient air slot‐die/blade meniscus coating	18
Environmental fatigue crack growth of PV glass/EVA laminates in the melting range	18
Effect of Iron Contamination and Polysilicon Gettering on the Performance of Polysilicon‐Based Passivating Contact Solar Cells	17
Practical design of an optical filter for thermal management of photovoltaic modules	17
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Photostable Inorganic Perovskite Absorber via Thermal Evaporation for Monolithic Perovskite/Perovskite/Silicon Triple‐Junction Solar Cells	16
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Towards market commercialization: Lifecycle economic and environmental evaluation of scalable perovskite solar cells	16
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Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 177)	15
Photovoltaics literature survey (no. 172)	15
Temperature sensitivity maps of silicon wafers from photoluminescence imaging: The effect of gettering and hydrogenation	15
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Photovoltaics Literature Survey (No. 201)	15
Artificial ground reflector size and position effects on energy yield and economics of single‐axis‐tracked bifacial photovoltaics	14
Performance evaluation of procedures used to correct measured I‐V characteristics of photovoltaic modules for temperature and irradiance	14
Multi‐Annual Year‐on‐Year: Minimising the Uncertainty in Photovoltaic System Performance Loss Rates	14
High‐performance perovskite/silicon heterojunction solar cells enabled by industrially compatible postannealing	13
Achievement of 25.54% power conversion efficiency by optimization of current losses at the front side of silicon heterojunction solar cells	13
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Understanding Localized Current Leakage in Silicon‐Based Heterojunction Solar Cells	13
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Double‐sided nano‐textured surfaces for industry compatible high‐performance silicon heterojunction and perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells	13
The Influence of MoS₂ Thickness on the Efficiency of Solar Energy Conversion in TiO₂/MoS₂/P3HT Cells	13
Realizing SnF₂‐TMAB passivated lead‐free formamidinum perovskite solar cells with doctor‐bladed carbon electrode	13
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Soiling mitigation potential of glass coatings and tracker routines in the desert climate of Saudi Arabia	12
High‐low refractive index stacks as antireflection coatings on triple‐junction solar cells	12
Physics‐Based Machine Learning Electroluminescence Models for Fast yet Accurate Solar Cell Characterization	12
Failure diagnosis and trend‐based performance losses routines for the detection and classification of incidents in large‐scale photovoltaic systems	12
Evaluation of thermal boundary conditions in floating photovoltaic systems	12
Accelerated degradation of photovoltaic modules under a future warmer climate	12
Performance degradation assessment of the three silicon PV technologies	12
Estimation for iron contamination in Si solar cell by ideality factor: Deep neural network approach	12
How to assess the electrical quality of solar cell interconnection in shingle solar modules	11
Dynamic material flow analysis of silicon photovoltaic modules to support a circular economy transition	11
Sustainability evaluations on material consumption for terawatt‐scale manufacturing of silicon‐based tandem solar cells	11
Mass production of crystalline silicon solar cells with polysilicon‐based passivating contacts: An industrial perspective	11
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Life cycle assessment of photovoltaic module backsheets	11
Effect of inhomogeneous loads on the mechanics of PV modules	11
Crosslinking Behavior of Ethylene‐Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Encapsulants in Dependence of the Additive Composition	11
Optimizing Photovoltaic Soiling Loss Predictions in Louisiana: A Comparative Study of Measured and Modeled Data Using a Novel Approach	10
Dynamic Calibration of Injection‐Dependent Carrier Lifetime From Time‐Resolved Photoluminescence of Thin‐Film Photovoltaic Semiconductors	10
Fully Integrated and System‐Optimized Electronic Solutions on Solar Modules	10
Towards bifacial silicon heterojunction solar cells with reduced TCO use	10
On the equilibrium electrostatic potential and light‐induced charge redistribution in halide perovskite structures	10
Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 186)	10
Lithography‐free fabrication of a local contact interlayer for Si‐based tandem solar cells	10
Fourteen percent efficiency ultrathin silicon solar cells with improved infrared light management enabled by hole‐selective transition metal oxide full‐area rear passivating contacts	10
Impact on generation and recombination rate in Cu₂ZnSnS₄ (CZTS) solar cell for Ag₂S and In₂Se₃ buffer layers with CuSbS₂ back surface	10
Photovoltaic integration in curved parts: Mechanical limits and key parameters from a theoretical point of view	10
Investigation of Potential‐Induced Degradation and Recovery in Perovskite Minimodules	10
Closing the gap between n‐ and p‐type silicon heterojunction solar cells: 24.47% efficiency on lightly doped Ga wafers	10
Unveiling the mechanism of attaining high fill factor in silicon solar cells	10
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Open‐source photovoltaic model pipeline validation against well‐characterized system data	9
Life Cycle Assessment of Novel Two‐Terminal (2T) and Four‐Terminal (4T) Perovskite/CIGS Solar Cells	9
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Mapping the Partial Shading Degradation in a Monolithically Integrated Perovskite Module	9
Bifacial silicon heterojunction solar cells using transparent‐conductive‐oxide‐ and dopant‐free electron‐selective contacts	9
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Identifying dominant recombination locations in double‐graded Cu(In_1‐xGa_x)(Se_1‐yS_y)₂ solar cells and their impact on the performance at different	9
Photovoltaics Literature Survey (No. 202)	9
Extended detailed balance modeling toward solar cells with cement‐based radiative coolers	9
Literature survey	9
Solar Cell Efficiency Tables (Version 66)	8
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Sensitivity of accuracy of various standard test condition correction procedures to the errors in temperature coefficients of c‐Si PV modules	8
Albedo measurements and energy yield estimation uncertainty for bifacial photovoltaic systems	8
Erratum to “Investigation on Effects of the Laser‐Enhanced Contact Optimization Process With Ag Paste in a Boron Emitter for n‐TOPCon Solar Cell”	8
PHOTOVOLTAICS LITERATURE SURVEY (No. 184)	8
The fabrication of flexible and large‐size inverted metamorphic five‐junction solar cells	8

Photovoltaic fleet degradation insights	8
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Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 190)	8
Development and improvement of a transient temperature model of PV modules: Concept of trailing data	7
Identifying methods to reduce emission intensity of centralised Photovoltaic deployment for net zero by 2050: Life cycle assessment case study of a 30 MW PV plant	7
Carrier‐selective contacts using metal compounds for crystalline silicon solar cells	7
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An adaptive modeling for bifacial solar module levelized cost and performance analysis for mining application	7
Precisely nanostructured HfO₂ rear passivation layers for ultra‐thin Cu(In,Ga)Se₂	7
J–V Hysteresis Behavior Circuit Modeling and Power Improvement Solutions With MPPT in Perovskite Photovoltaic Cells	7
Electrochemical mechanisms of leakage‐current in photovoltaic modules	7
Exploring the Synthesis of Cu₂(Zn,Cd)SnS₄ at High Temperatures as a Route for High‐Efficiency Solar Cells	7
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Impact of agricultural atmospheric pollutants on the opto‐electrical performance of CIGS solar cells	7
Optical modeling and characterization of bifacial SiN_x/AlO_x dielectric layers for surface passivation and antireflection in PERC	7
Review of the mechanisms for the phonon bottleneck effect in III–V semiconductors and their application for efficient hot carrier solar cells	7
Global prediction of the energy yields for hybrid perovskite/Si tandem and Si heterojunction single solar modules	7
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Determination of dominant recombination site in perovskite solar cells through illumination‐side‐dependent impedance spectroscopy	6
Modeling of transport in carrier‐selective contacts in silicon heterojunction solar cells	6
Dipoles and defects caused by CO₂ plasma improve carrier transport of silicon solar cells	6
Evidence of hot carrier extraction in metal halide perovskite solar cells	6
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Susceptibility to polarization type potential induced degradation in commercial bifacial p‐PERC PV modules	6
Enhancing Power Generation Efficiency of CdTe Photovoltaic Cells With Si‐CQDs@PVA Thin Films: A Green and Effective Approach	6
On outdoor testing procedures of large samples of PV modules	6
Comparative study of cadmium telluride solar cell performance on different TCO‐coated substrates under concentrated light intensities	6
Degradation‐Free High‐Efficiency Fluoride‐Coating Solar Cells via Precision Interface Engineering	6
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Chemical and Electronic Structure of the i‐ZnO/In_xS_y:Na Front Contact Interface in Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)₂ Thin‐Film Solar Cells	6
Impact of Rapid Thermal Processing on Bulk Lifetime and Surface Recombination Velocity of Crystalline Silicon With Passivating Tunnel Oxide Contacts	6
Time‐varying, ray tracing irradiance simulation approach for photovoltaic systems in complex scenarios with decoupled geometry, optical properties and illumination conditions	6
A route towards high‐efficiency silicon heterojunction solar cells	6
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Effects of (i)a‐Si:H deposition temperature on high‐efficiency silicon heterojunction solar cells	5
Photovoltaics Literature Survey (No. 200)	5
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Analysis of the degradation of amorphous silicon‐based modules after 11 years of exposure by means of IEC60891:2021 procedure 3	5
Application of metal, metal‐oxide, and silicon‐oxide based intermediate reflective layers for current matching in autonomous high‐voltage multijunction photovoltaic devices	5
Dynamic Solar Panel Orientation for Maximizing Efficiency Based on Trajectory of the Sun	5
Study on selective emitter fabrication through an innovative pre‐diffusion process for enhanced efficiency in TOPCon solar cells	5
Sustainable Solar Module Through the Substitution of Materials by Renewable Encapsulation, Recycled Backsheet, and Lead‐Free Interconnection	5
Local p + Poly‐Si Passivating Contacts Realized by Direct FlexTrail Printing of Boron Ink and Selective Alkaline Etching for High Efficiency TOPCon Based Solar Cells	5
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Investigation of dominant degradation mode in field‐aged photovoltaic modules using novel differential current‐voltage analysis approach	5
Industrial‐Scale Silicon Heterojunction Photovoltaic Module Towards 25% Efficiency Enabled by High‐Quantum‐Yield CaSrSiO₄:Ce³⁺ Inorganic Downshifting Materials	5
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Single‐Axis Tracking and Bifacial Gain on Sloping Terrain	4
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Outdoor Performance Monitoring Method for Degradation Studies of Perovskite Modules	4
Performance degradation of commercial Ga‐doped passivated emitter and rear cell solar modules in the field	4
Colored optic filters on c‐Si IBC solar cells for building integrated photovoltaic applications	4
Overcoming optical‐electrical grid design trade‐offs for cm²‐sized high‐power GaAs photonic power converters by plating technology	4
Photovoltaic system monitoring and fault detection using peer systems	4
Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 187)	4
Extended Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for Development of Hot Desert Test Cycle Proposal	4
An Updated Simplified Energy Yield Model for Recent Photovoltaic Module Technologies	4
Extraction and microscopic analysis of partial shading‐induced defects in a commercial CIGS PV module	4
Electrical Performance, Loss Analysis, and Efficiency Potential of Industrial‐Type PERC, TOPCon, and SHJ Solar Cells: A Comparative Study	4
Tips and Tricks for a Good Encapsulation for Perovskite‐Based Solar Cells	4
Towards Contactless Daylight Photoluminescence of PV Strings During Operation by Electrical Modulation	4
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A solid strategy to realize heteroface selective emitter and rear passivated silicon solar cells	4
Predicting encapsulant delamination in photovoltaic modules bridging photochemical reaction kinetics and fracture mechanics	4
The silver learning curve for photovoltaics and projected silver demand for net‐zero emissions by 2050	4
Organic/silicon nanowires hybrid solar cells using isobutyltriethoxysilane incorporated poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene):poly (styrenesulfonate) as hole transport layer	4
Blind photovoltaic modeling intercomparison: A multidimensional data analysis and lessons learned	4
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Analytical Modeling of Solar Cells Having Short Lifetime Materials: Application to Kesterite Solar Cells	3
Improved Robustness Against Thermal Stress for Building‐Integrated PV Modules Built on Aluminum Façade Elements	3
Photovoltaics Literature Survey (No. 192)	3
Erratum to: "Simulation of performance differences between offshore and land‐based photovoltaic systems", Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications 2020; 28:873–886	3
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Validation of Thermal Models for Bifacial Photovoltaic Systems Under Various Albedo Conditions	3
Feedback between radiation and transport in photovoltaics	3
The photovoltaic potential for electric vehicle charging along highways: A Dutch case study	3
Photovoltaics literature survey (no. 182)	3
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Wafer‐bonded two‐terminal III‐V//Si triple‐junction solar cell with power conversion efficiency of 36.1% at AM1.5g	3
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Generalized quantitative electroluminescence method for the performance evaluation of defective and unevenly degraded crystalline silicon photovoltaic module	3
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Photovoltaics Literature Survey (No. 198)	3
In situ quantification of temperature and strain within photovoltaic modules through optical sensing	3
Insights into the moisture‐induced degradation mechanisms on field‐deployed CIGS modules	3
Comparison of firing stability between p‐ and n‐type polysilicon passivating contacts	3
Efficiency Enhancement of CZTSSe Solar Cells via Thermal Treatment of (Zn, Mg)O Buffer Layers for Improving Crystallinity and Reducing Point Defects	3
Boron‐doped polysilicon using spin‐on doping for high‐efficiency both‐side passivating contact silicon solar cells	3
Uncertainty of Climate Specific Energy Rating (CSER) of PV Modules in Accordance With IEC 61853	3