Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1552276 | Solar Energy | 2007 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
As an answer to the increasing energy demand of mobile battery-powered electronic devices, we propose a new approach offering an autonomous power source. Comprising a thin film organic or hybrid solar cell connected to a Lithium-polymer (Li-polymer) battery, the so-called EURO-PSB device possesses attractive characteristics like low weight (<10 g), small thickness (<1 mm) and mechanical flexibility. Thanks to a smart interconnection between the two units, the battery is always charged with optimized voltage, independent of the illumination conditions. Such a product, compatible with roll-to-roll production processes, might open a new way for producing and storing energy for small consumption electronic devices.
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Authors
G. Dennler, S. Bereznev, D. Fichou, K. Holl, D. Ilic, R. Koeppe, M. Krebs, A. Labouret, C. Lungenschmied, A. Marchenko, D. Meissner, E. Mellikov, J. Méot, A. Meyer, T. Meyer, H. Neugebauer, A. Öpik, N.S. Sariciftci, S. Taillemite, T. Wöhrle,