Photoelectrochemical energy conversion and storage. The polycrystalline CdSe cell with different storage modes

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2133344· OSTI ID:7296424

Manassen, J ^[1]; Hodes, G; Cahen, D

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1. Weizmann Inst. of Science, Rehovot, Israel

The photoelectrochemical cell (PEC) furnishes an alternative to the commercially available photovoltaic cells for the direct conversion of sunlight into electrical energy. It has the distinct advantage over a photovoltaic cell in that storage of the converted energy is possible in situ. Some general principles connected with storage in a PEC are discussed, and experimental evidence is given that, after due development, this mode may be able to compete with the combination photovoltaic cell/storage battery.

• OSTI ID: 7296424
• Journal Information: J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 124:4; ISSN JESOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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