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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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

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Shingle cell IV characterization based on spatially resolved host cell measurements	588
A thermodynamic evaluation of metal halides for the recrystallization of Cu(In,Ga)Se₂	464
Ultrathin GaAs solar cells with a high surface roughness GaP layer for light‐trapping application	425
Daylight photoluminescence imaging of photovoltaic systems using inverter‐based switching	362
CuIn (Se,Te)₂ Absorbers With Bandgaps <1 eV for Bottom Cells in Tandem Applications	233
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Enhanced Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells Through the Application of Pure Natural Centella asiatica Extract Additives	93
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Measuring the device‐level EQE of multi‐junction photonic power converters	82
Future‐proofing photovoltaics module reliability through a unifying predictive modeling framework	74
Updated sustainability status of cadmium telluride thin‐film photovoltaic systems and projections	72
Temperature and illumination dependence of silicon heterojunction solar cells with a wide range of wafer resistivities	69
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Impact of excitation energy on hot carrier properties in InGaAs multi‐quantum well structure	59
Onymous early‐life performance degradation analysis of recent photovoltaic module technologies	53
Transformations in Perovskite Photovoltaics: Film Formation, Processing Conditions, and Recovery Outlook	52
Impact of string connection and contact defects on electrical current distribution in solar cells and modules: A model validated by magnetic field imaging	47
Silver‐lean metallization and hybrid contacts via plating on screen‐printed metal for silicon solar cells manufacturing	42
Development of Novel Frontsheets With Protective Coatings to Increase the Durability and Reliability of Glass‐Free Lightweight PV Modules	41
Machine Learning for Stability Enhancement in Perovskite Solar Cells: A Pathway to Commercial Viability	38
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Thermodynamic Limit on the Open Circuit Voltage of Solar Cells	37
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Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 181)	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	35
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Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 176)	32
Defect‐induced current coupling in multi‐junction solar cells revealed by absolute electroluminescence imaging	31
A collaborative framework for unifying typical multidimensional solar cell simulations – Part I. Ten common simulation steps and representing variables	31
Daylight Photoluminescence Imaging: Quantitative Analysis of String Voltage Mismatch and Balancing Currents	30
Trans‐oceanic subsurface photovoltaic performance	29
Towards a graphene transparent conducting electrode for perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells	28
Perovskite Solar Cell Stability Analysis Using Entropy‐Based Support Vector Machines Learning	28
Photoluminescence imaging of silicon modules in a string	28
Toward more reliable measurement procedures of perovskite‐silicon tandem solar cells: The role of transient device effects and measurement conditions	28
Post‐Mortem Analysis of Building‐Integrated Flexible Thin Film Modules	26
Technology evolution of the photovoltaic industry: Learning from history and recent progress	26
Comprehensive review on performance, reliability, and roadmap of c‐Si PV modules in desert climates: A proposal for improved testing standard	26
Influence of Substrate on Sb₂Se₃/CdS Heterojunction Thin Film Solar Cells and Evaluation of Their Performance by Dark J‐V Analysis	26
A Gaussian Process Regression IV Model for PV Outdoor Data	25
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Interlaboratory comparison of voltage sweep methods used for the electrical characterization of encapsulated high‐efficiency c‐Si solar cells	24
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A comparative study on alternative industrial manufacturing routes for bifacial n‐PERT silicon solar cells	24
Experimental and theoretical EBIC analysis for grain boundary and CdS/Cu (In, Ga)Se₂ heterointerface in Cu (In, Ga)Se₂ solar cells	23
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Intrinsic performance loss rate: Decoupling reversible and irreversible losses for an improved assessment of photovoltaic system performance	22
Higher‐Efficiency TOPCon Solar Cells in Mass Production Enabled by Laser‐Assisted Firing: Advanced Loss Analysis and Near‐Term Efficiency Potential	22
Improvements in ultra‐light and flexible epitaxial lift‐off GaInP/GaAs/GaInAs solar cells for space applications	22
Evaluation of bifacial module technologies with combined‐accelerated stress testing	21
Overview of key results achieved in H2020 HighLite project helping to raise the EU PV industries' competitiveness	21
Light‐Soaking Effects in High‐Efficiency Cu(In,Ga)Se₂ and (Ag,Cu)(In,Ga)Se₂ Solar Cells	20
Approaches for III‐V/Si tandem solar cells and comparative studies on Si tandem solar cells	20
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Sustainability of photovoltaic technologies in future net‐zero emissions scenarios	20
Achieving High Efficiencies for Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells Using Silver‐Free Metallization	19
Towards a quantification of thermal and thermomechanical stress for modules in building‐integrated photovoltaics configurations	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
Manufacturing process for III–V multijunction solar cells on germanium substrates with a total thickness below 60 microns	19
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Performance and durability of electrically conductive tape for shingled Si heterojunction technology cells	19
Composition dependence of electronic defects in CuGaS₂	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
TOPCon shingle solar cells: Thermal laser separation and passivated edge technology	18
Versatile implied open‐circuit voltage imaging method and its application in monolithic tandem solar cells	18
Environmental fatigue crack growth of PV glass/EVA laminates in the melting range	17
Practical design of an optical filter for thermal management of photovoltaic modules	17
Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 191)	17
Effect of Iron Contamination and Polysilicon Gettering on the Performance of Polysilicon‐Based Passivating Contact Solar Cells	17
Low‐Temperature N ₂ Annealing Enabling Front Junction MoO _x /Si Heterojunction Solar Cell With Scr	16

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Photostable Inorganic Perovskite Absorber via Thermal Evaporation for Monolithic Perovskite/Perovskite/Silicon Triple‐Junction Solar Cells	16
Photovoltaics literature survey (no. 172)	15
Photovoltaics Literature Survey (No. 201)	15
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Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 177)	15
Temperature sensitivity maps of silicon wafers from photoluminescence imaging: The effect of gettering and hydrogenation	15
Towards market commercialization: Lifecycle economic and environmental evaluation of scalable perovskite solar cells	15
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High‐Mobility and Low Carrier Concentration Transparent Conducting Oxide Rear Contact for Bifacial CIGS Solar Cells	14
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Double‐sided nano‐textured surfaces for industry compatible high‐performance silicon heterojunction and perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells	14
Sodium Induced Beneficial Effects in Wide Bandgap Cu(In,Ga)S ₂ Solar Cell With 15.7% Efficiency	14
High‐performance perovskite/silicon heterojunction solar cells enabled by industrially compatible postannealing	14
Multi‐Annual Year‐on‐Year: Minimising the Uncertainty in Photovoltaic System Performance Loss Rates	13
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Realizing SnF₂‐TMAB passivated lead‐free formamidinum perovskite solar cells with doctor‐bladed carbon electrode	13
Achievement of 25.54% power conversion efficiency by optimization of current losses at the front side of silicon heterojunction solar cells	13
Performance evaluation of procedures used to correct measured I‐V characteristics of photovoltaic modules for temperature and irradiance	13
Artificial ground reflector size and position effects on energy yield and economics of single‐axis‐tracked bifacial photovoltaics	13
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Life cycle assessment of photovoltaic module backsheets	12
Mass production of crystalline silicon solar cells with polysilicon‐based passivating contacts: An industrial perspective	12
Understanding Localized Current Leakage in Silicon‐Based Heterojunction Solar Cells	12
The Influence of MoS₂ Thickness on the Efficiency of Solar Energy Conversion in TiO₂/MoS₂/P3HT Cells	12
Sustainability evaluations on material consumption for terawatt‐scale manufacturing of silicon‐based tandem solar cells	12
High‐low refractive index stacks as antireflection coatings on triple‐junction solar cells	12
Estimation for iron contamination in Si solar cell by ideality factor: Deep neural network approach	12
Physics‐Based Machine Learning Electroluminescence Models for Fast yet Accurate Solar Cell Characterization	12
Crosslinking Behavior of Ethylene‐Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Encapsulants in Dependence of the Additive Composition	12
How to assess the electrical quality of solar cell interconnection in shingle solar modules	12
Soiling mitigation potential of glass coatings and tracker routines in the desert climate of Saudi Arabia	11
Effect of inhomogeneous loads on the mechanics of PV modules	11
Failure diagnosis and trend‐based performance losses routines for the detection and classification of incidents in large‐scale photovoltaic systems	11
Progress and Challenges for Flexible Perovskite Solar Cell Stability	11
Evaluation of thermal boundary conditions in floating photovoltaic systems	11
Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 186)	10
Dynamic material flow analysis of silicon photovoltaic modules to support a circular economy transition	10
Photovoltaic integration in curved parts: Mechanical limits and key parameters from a theoretical point of view	10
Performance degradation assessment of the three silicon PV technologies	10
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Accelerated degradation of photovoltaic modules under a future warmer climate	10
Investigation of Potential‐Induced Degradation and Recovery in Perovskite Minimodules	9
Optimizing Photovoltaic Soiling Loss Predictions in Louisiana: A Comparative Study of Measured and Modeled Data Using a Novel Approach	9
Towards bifacial silicon heterojunction solar cells with reduced TCO use	9
Unveiling the mechanism of attaining high fill factor in silicon solar cells	9
Closing the gap between n‐ and p‐type silicon heterojunction solar cells: 24.47% efficiency on lightly doped Ga wafers	9
Impact on generation and recombination rate in Cu₂ZnSnS₄ (CZTS) solar cell for Ag₂S and In₂Se₃ buffer layers with CuSbS₂ back surface	9
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Literature survey	9
Fully Integrated and System‐Optimized Electronic Solutions on Solar Modules	9
Dynamic Calibration of Injection‐Dependent Carrier Lifetime From Time‐Resolved Photoluminescence of Thin‐Film Photovoltaic Semiconductors	9
Lithography‐free fabrication of a local contact interlayer for Si‐based tandem solar cells	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	8
Life Cycle Assessment of Novel Two‐Terminal (2T) and Four‐Terminal (4T) Perovskite/CIGS Solar Cells	8
Albedo measurements and energy yield estimation uncertainty for bifacial photovoltaic systems	8
Mapping the Partial Shading Degradation in a Monolithically Integrated Perovskite Module	8
Automation of the Antisolvent Method via an Automated Spin‐Coating System and the Effects of Reduced Surface Roughness and Depth Distribution of Residual PbI ₂	8
Photovoltaics Literature Survey (No. 202)	8
Extended detailed balance modeling toward solar cells with cement‐based radiative coolers	8
Bifacial silicon heterojunction solar cells using transparent‐conductive‐oxide‐ and dopant‐free electron‐selective contacts	8
Exploring the Impedance Spectroscopy in Hole‐Conductor‐Free Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cells	8
Open‐source photovoltaic model pipeline validation against well‐characterized system data	8
Solar Cell Efficiency Tables (Version 66)	7
Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 190)	7
The fabrication of flexible and large‐size inverted metamorphic five‐junction solar cells	7
J–V Hysteresis Behavior Circuit Modeling and Power Improvement Solutions With MPPT in Perovskite Photovoltaic Cells	7
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Optical modeling and characterization of bifacial SiN_x/AlO_x dielectric layers for surface passivation and antireflection in PERC	7
Exploring the Synthesis of Cu₂(Zn,Cd)SnS₄ at High Temperatures as a Route for High‐Efficiency Solar Cells	7
Global prediction of the energy yields for hybrid perovskite/Si tandem and Si heterojunction single solar modules	7
Photovoltaic fleet degradation insights	7
PHOTOVOLTAICS LITERATURE SURVEY (No. 184)	7

Erratum to “Investigation on Effects of the Laser‐Enhanced Contact Optimization Process With Ag Paste in a Boron Emitter for n‐TOPCon Solar Cell”	7
Development and improvement of a transient temperature model of PV modules: Concept of trailing data	7
Sensitivity of accuracy of various standard test condition correction procedures to the errors in temperature coefficients of c‐Si PV modules	7
On outdoor testing procedures of large samples of PV modules	6
Dipoles and defects caused by CO₂ plasma improve carrier transport of silicon solar cells	6
An adaptive modeling for bifacial solar module levelized cost and performance analysis for mining application	6
Impact of Rapid Thermal Processing on Bulk Lifetime and Surface Recombination Velocity of Crystalline Silicon With Passivating Tunnel Oxide Contacts	6
Impact of agricultural atmospheric pollutants on the opto‐electrical performance of CIGS solar cells	6
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	6
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Comparative study of cadmium telluride solar cell performance on different TCO‐coated substrates under concentrated light intensities	6
Time‐varying, ray tracing irradiance simulation approach for photovoltaic systems in complex scenarios with decoupled geometry, optical properties and illumination conditions	6
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Electrochemical mechanisms of leakage‐current in photovoltaic modules	6
Review of the mechanisms for the phonon bottleneck effect in III–V semiconductors and their application for efficient hot carrier solar cells	6
Precisely nanostructured HfO₂ rear passivation layers for ultra‐thin Cu(In,Ga)Se₂	6
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
Evidence of hot carrier extraction in metal halide perovskite solar cells	6
Degradation‐Free High‐Efficiency Fluoride‐Coating Solar Cells via Precision Interface Engineering	6
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Carrier‐selective contacts using metal compounds for crystalline silicon solar cells	6
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Susceptibility to polarization type potential induced degradation in commercial bifacial p‐PERC PV modules	5
Determination of dominant recombination site in perovskite solar cells through illumination‐side‐dependent impedance spectroscopy	5
Photovoltaics Literature Survey (No. 200)	5
Analysis of the degradation of amorphous silicon‐based modules after 11 years of exposure by means of IEC60891:2021 procedure 3	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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Enhancing Power Generation Efficiency of CdTe Photovoltaic Cells With Si‐CQDs@PVA Thin Films: A Green and Effective Approach	5
Single‐Axis Tracking and Bifacial Gain on Sloping Terrain	4
Sustainable Solar Module Through the Substitution of Materials by Renewable Encapsulation, Recycled Backsheet, and Lead‐Free Interconnection	4
Dynamic Solar Panel Orientation for Maximizing Efficiency Based on Trajectory of the Sun	4
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Photovoltaics literature survey (No. 187)	4
Tips and Tricks for a Good Encapsulation for Perovskite‐Based Solar Cells	4
Extraction and microscopic analysis of partial shading‐induced defects in a commercial CIGS PV module	4
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Industrial‐Scale Silicon Heterojunction Photovoltaic Module Towards 25% Efficiency Enabled by High‐Quantum‐Yield CaSrSiO₄:Ce³⁺ Inorganic Downshifting Materials	4
Understanding UV‐Induced Degradation Mechanisms in SHJ Solar Cells and Their Reversibility: The Role of Hydrogen and Doping	4
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Photovoltaic system monitoring and fault detection using peer systems	4
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Organic/silicon nanowires hybrid solar cells using isobutyltriethoxysilane incorporated poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene):poly (styrenesulfonate) as hole transport layer	4
The Origin of the HJT Silicon Solar Cell Degradation Induced by Indium Tin Oxide Corrosion	4
Outdoor Performance Monitoring Method for Degradation Studies of Perovskite Modules	4
An Updated Simplified Energy Yield Model for Recent Photovoltaic Module Technologies	4
Investigation of dominant degradation mode in field‐aged photovoltaic modules using novel differential current‐voltage analysis approach	4
Study on selective emitter fabrication through an innovative pre‐diffusion process for enhanced efficiency in TOPCon solar cells	4
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Effects of (i)a‐Si:H deposition temperature on high‐efficiency silicon heterojunction solar cells	4
Application of metal, metal‐oxide, and silicon‐oxide based intermediate reflective layers for current matching in autonomous high‐voltage multijunction photovoltaic devices	4
Towards Contactless Daylight Photoluminescence of PV Strings During Operation by Electrical Modulation	4
Blind photovoltaic modeling intercomparison: A multidimensional data analysis and lessons learned	4
Overcoming optical‐electrical grid design trade‐offs for cm²‐sized high‐power GaAs photonic power converters by plating technology	4
A solid strategy to realize heteroface selective emitter and rear passivated silicon solar cells	4
Photovoltaics Literature Survey (No. 192)	3
Electrical Performance, Loss Analysis, and Efficiency Potential of Industrial‐Type PERC, TOPCon, and SHJ Solar Cells: A Comparative Study	3
Photovoltaics Literature Survey (No. 198)	3
Improved Robustness Against Thermal Stress for Building‐Integrated PV Modules Built on Aluminum Façade Elements	3
Wafer‐bonded two‐terminal III‐V//Si triple‐junction solar cell with power conversion efficiency of 36.1% at AM1.5g	3
Insights into the moisture‐induced degradation mechanisms on field‐deployed CIGS modules	3
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In situ quantification of temperature and strain within photovoltaic modules through optical sensing	3
Photovoltaics literature survey (no. 182)	3
Extended Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for Development of Hot Desert Test Cycle Proposal	3
The silver learning curve for photovoltaics and projected silver demand for net‐zero emissions by 2050	3
Effective Strategy to Analyze the Performance of Perovskite Solar Modules	3
Solar cell UV‐induced degradation or module discolouration: Between the devil and the deep yellow sea	3
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Analytical Modeling of Solar Cells Having Short Lifetime Materials: Application to Kesterite Solar Cells	3
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Predicting encapsulant delamination in photovoltaic modules bridging photochemical reaction kinetics and fracture mechanics	3
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Comparison of firing stability between p‐ and n‐type polysilicon passivating contacts	3
The photovoltaic potential for electric vehicle charging along highways: A Dutch case study	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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Multifunctional coatings for solar module glass	2
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Steady‐State Performance Measurements of State‐of‐the‐Art Perovskite Solar Cells	2
Comprehensive Analysis and Process Optimization for Wet Chemical Alkaline Edge Isolation for Industrial TOPCon Solar Cells	2
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Reflecting the energy transition from a European perspective and in the global context—Relevance of solar photovoltaics benchmarking two ambitious scenarios	2
Potential‐free sodium‐induced degradation of silicon heterojunction solar cells	2
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The dynamic of photovoltaic resources on its performance predictability, based on two new approaches	2
Georeferencing of photovoltaic modules from aerial infrared videos using structure‐from‐motion	2
Boron‐doped polysilicon using spin‐on doping for high‐efficiency both‐side passivating contact silicon solar cells	2