Terawatt-scale photovoltaics: Transform global energy

What Should We Make with CO2 and How Can We Make It?

Bushuyev, O. S., De Luna, P., Dinh, C. T., Tao, L., Saur, G., van de Lagemaat, J., Kelley, S. O., & Sargent, E. H. (2018) · Joule · doi:10.1016/j.joule.2017.09.003 · Cited by 1,593

Terawatt-scale photovoltaics: Trajectories and challenges

Haegel, N. M., Margolis, R., Buonassisi, T., Feldman, D., Froitzheim, A., Garabedian, R., Green, M., Glunz, S., Henning, H.-M., Holder, B., et al. (2017) · Science · doi:10.1126/science.aal1288 · Cited by 389

Hydrogen at Scale (H 2 @Scale): Key to a Clean, Economic, and Sustainable Energy System

Pivovar, B. S., Rustagi, N., & Satyapal, S. (2018) · The Electrochemical Society Interface · doi:10.1149/2.f04181if · Cited by 325

Short-term integration costs of variable renewable energy: Wind curtailment and balancing in Britain and Germany

Joos, M., & Staffell, I. (2018) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2018.01.009 · Cited by 278

Demonstration of Essential Reliability Services by a 300-MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant

Loutan, C., Klauer, P., Chowdhury, S., Hall, S., Morjaria, M., Chadliev, V., Milam, N., Milan, C., & Gevorgian, V. (2017) · doi:10.2172/1349211 · Cited by 140

Advanced Grid-Friendly Controls Demonstration Project for Utility-Scale PV Power Plants

Gevorgian, V., & O'Neill, B. (2016) · doi:10.2172/1236761 · Cited by 97

Building the Sun4Cast System: Improvements in Solar Power Forecasting

Haupt, S. E., Kosović, B., Jensen, T. L., Lazo, J. K., Lee, J. A., Jiménez, P. A., Cowie, J., Wiener, G. M., McCandless, T. C., Rogers, M. A., et al. (2017) · Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society · doi:10.1175/bams-d-16-0221.1 · Cited by 82

The Fall and Rise of Gravity Storage Technologies

Fyke, A. (2019) · Joule · doi:10.1016/j.joule.2019.01.012 · Cited by 71

From Laboratory to Production: Learning Models of Efficiency and Manufacturing Cost of Industrial Crystalline Silicon and Thin-Film Photovoltaic Technologies

Chen, Y., Altermatt, P. P., Chen, D., Zhang, X., Xu, G., Yang, Y., Wang, Y., Feng, Z., Shen, H., & Verlinden, P. J. (2018) · IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics · doi:10.1109/jphotov.2018.2871858 · Cited by 63

Integrating solar into Florida's power system: Potential roles for flexibility

Hale, E. T., Stoll, B., & Novacheck, J. (2018) · Solar Energy · doi:10.1016/j.solener.2018.05.045 · Cited by 33

Studying Sustainability Transitions

Wesche, J., & Hendriks, A. (2026) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781009437318.031

Encapsulant Degradation in Photovoltaic Modules

Vorster, F. J., van Dyk, E. E., Stroyuk, O. L., & Buerhop‐Lutz, C. (2026) · Springer proceedings in energy · doi:10.1007/978-3-032-12579-8_9

Silicon Refining Through Alloying by Calcium and Magnesium with Controlled Solidification and Acid Leaching

Zhu, M., Bergheim, J., & Safarian, J. (2026) · JOM · doi:10.1007/s11837-026-08209-5

The influence of geometric density of micro-nano structures on the optical properties of silicon wafers

Liu, P., Ye, L., Zhu, X., Wang, R., Li, X., Zhang, W., & Chuai, S. (2026) · Optics Communications · doi:10.1016/j.optcom.2026.133103

Dual Defense against Interface Defects and Environmental Stress via Synergistic Encapsulation for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

Wang, T., Zhang, Y., Feng, G., Bai, Y., Cao, Q., He, J., Zhang, Q., Tajibaev, I., & Li, X. (2026) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.5c24125

Pathways to a Fully Renewable Energy System in Iran: A Scenario‐Based Analysis Across Power, Heat, Transport, Industry and Desalination

Khatibi, M., Lopez, G., Child, M., & Breyer, C. (2026) · IET Renewable Power Generation · doi:10.1049/rpg2.70220

Biocompatible graphite-coated electrodes for sustainable plant-based energy harvesting

Rahman, S. R., Ngu, E. E., Chung, G. C., Pang, W. L., Tan, K. B., Singh, A. K., Ashraf, M. A., & Chan, K. (2026) · Geology Ecology and Landscapes · doi:10.1080/24749508.2026.2640713

Combination of non-linear optimization methods for achieving firm electricity from renewables at low costs globally

Grossmann, W. D., Grossmann, I., & Steininger, K. W. (2026) · Energy Strategy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.esr.2026.102090

Impacts of solar land availability on the evolution of the U.S. power system

Cole, W., Lopez, A., Pham, A., Rivers, M., & Sergi, B. (2026) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2026.125608

In situ growth of silicon and germanium nanowires in the metastable hexagonal-diamond phase

Ngo, E. (2021) · doi:10.70675/41507c32z1bb1z4af8zbbc0zd14a4fd52a81

Characterization of nanomaterials by cathodoluminescence for photovoltaic applications

Bidaud, T. (2021) · doi:10.70675/ca8f704ezeb43z442cz98cez364ffd4e9892

Development and Study of Earth-Abundant Oxide Based Thin Films for Solar Cells by Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis : From Unbeknownst to Erudite Processes

Bose, S. (2022) · doi:10.70675/fcc9dc49z20b0z4acfz9874zfcd2919543c7

First principles exploration of narrow bandgap semiconductors X2CeY2 (X = Li, Na, K; Y = N, P) for infrared responsive solar energy applications

Hossain, A., Islam, M. A., Hasan, A. K. M., Haque, M. M., Abdullah, H., Akhtaruzzaman, M., & Uddin, M. M. (2026) · Physics Open · doi:10.1016/j.physo.2026.100404

Solar Energy, National Security, and Sustainable Development: Technological Transformations, Regulatory Frameworks, and Challenges to Energy SovereigntyPreprint

Tyshchuk, V., Biletskyi, V., & Khalymon, S. I. (2026) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.6376898

Recent progress in self-assembled molecules for perovskite solar cells

Qi, R., Wei, Q., Wang, S., Li, J., & Chen, Y. (2026) · Materials Today Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.mtchem.2026.103674

SOLAR ENERGY AS A DRIVER OF THE GREEN TRANSITION: THE PATH TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Karabegović, I. (2025) · Contemporary Materials · doi:10.7251/comen2502144k

China's rural energy transition: A blueprint for sustainable revitalization

Xu, F., Chi, G., Yang, C., Bai, Q., & Xu, Y. (2026) · Energy Policy · doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2026.115402

Ecodesign of solar panels mitigating temperature gradients and hotspots

Jokikyyny, T., Hadadian, M., Poskela, A., Jech, Š., Knol, A., & Miettunen, K. (2026) · Materials & Design · doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2026.117318

Comparative Experimental Assessment of Photovoltaic Panel Stability Under Moderate Freeze–Thaw Thermal Cycling

Polcovnicu, R.-A., Hudișteanu, S. V., Ţăranu, N., Ungureanu, D., Alexa, M., Hudișteanu, I., Cherecheș, N.-C., Țurcanu, F.-E., Onuțu, C., & Mustiață, A.-F. (2026) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su18115404

Critical Multi-Criteria Analysis of First- to Fourth-Generation Photovoltaic Technologies

Jonas, M., Moungache, A., Natebaye, N., Madalngué, M. L., Hamid, H. A., Perseverance, M., & Ali, A. M. (2026) · Smart Grid and Renewable Energy · doi:10.4236/sgre.2026.175005

Aerosol-induced dimming and deposition limit solar PV potential in China: regional heterogeneity and clean-air co-benefits

Wang, K., Tang, R., Zheng, H., Wagner, F., Zhou, D. X., Ding, A., & Wang, H. (2026) · Atmospheric Environment · doi:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2026.122129

Multi-parameter collaborative optimization design of photovoltaic power plants considering electricity spot market trading

Xu, Z., Shen, F., Liang, G., Qiu, X., Yin, X., & Li, L. (2026) · Frontiers in Energy Research · doi:10.3389/fenrg.2026.1863215

First-principles study of quasiparticle band structures and exciton binding energies of Zintl A M 2 X 2 ( A = Ca , Sr, Ba; M = Zn , Cd; X = N , P, As, Sb) solar absorbers

Li, X., Zhang, F., Gao, W., & Zhao, J. (2026) · Physical review. B./Physical review. B · doi:10.1103/kwqt-hgvt

Seasonal Reversal Characteristics and Driving Mechanism of Daytime Surface Temperature in Photovoltaic Plants in Northwest China

Peng, H., Fan, J., Yu, L., Lou, Z., Zheng, S., & Guo, L. (2026) · IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing · doi:10.1109/tgrs.2026.3706024

Climate-driven global decline in photovoltaic efficiency and LCOE sensitivity under long-term warming and wind variability

Chen, W., Hsiao, S., & Wu, H.-L. (2026) · Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments · doi:10.1016/j.seta.2026.105171

Mechanical Stability of Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells: Research Progress, Characterization, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

Li, Y. T., Chen, L., Dou, J., Li, Y. T., Liu, F., Zhang, W., Guo, Q., Duan, J., Zhao, Y., & Tang, Q. (2026) · Chemistry - An Asian Journal · doi:10.1002/asia.70857

Screen printing for silicon photovoltaics at terawatt scale: Trends, challenges, and opportunities

Lorenz, A., Goraya, B. S., Pingel, S., Nold, S., Clement, F., & Preu, R. (2026) · Applied Physics Reviews · doi:10.1063/5.0310830

Expounding the synergistic mechanism of M2 dual-atom catalysts on g-C2N substrate for efficient CO2 electrochemical reduction to C2 products

Zhang, X., Wang, K., Chen, P., Zhang, D., Zhao, Y., Ling, W., Dong, Z., Fu, W., & Wang, J. (2026) · Molecular Catalysis · doi:10.1016/j.mcat.2026.116319

Energy-industry system transition options for the Eastern Africa power pool

Binuyo, I. G., Oyewo, A. S., & Breyer, C. (2026) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2026.117265

Advanced laser technologies toward high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells: A review

Dai, L., 王, X. G. 晓. W., Chen, Z., Han, W., Liu, L., Lu, Z., Sun, H., Zou, S., & Su, X. (2026) · Materials & Design · doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2026.116594

A review of next-generation solar technologies and their critical role in building sustainable energy systems

Parvizi, P., Zangeneh, M. R., Amidi, A. M., & Jalilian, M. (2026) · Next Energy · doi:10.1016/j.nxener.2026.100817

Real Testing Conditions (RTC) for photovoltaic systems: A climate-responsive framework based on the TruePower™ Alliance

Gallegos, C. D. R., Gandhi, O., Dittmann, S., Sánchez, H., Liu, J., Jing, H., Zhang, W., Ali, J. M. Y., Krishnamurthy, V., Sakhuja, M., et al. (2026) · Solar Energy · doi:10.1016/j.solener.2026.114944

Enhanced carrier transport in CuGaSe2 solar cells by atomic layer deposited Al2O3 passivation films

Chen, Z., Ke, Z., Wang, Y., Sun, X., Fan, J., Tian, J., & Wei, Y. (2026) · Vacuum · doi:10.1016/j.vacuum.2026.115689

Unveiling the mechanism of nonradiative relaxation of excited states in Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 copper zinc tin sulfide

Heidarizadeh, L., Shakiba, M., & Akimov, A. V. (2026) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d6ta03580a

H 2 O-induced PbI 2 pre-nucleation enhances uniformity, phase stability, and efficiency in carbon-based, HTL-free perovskite solar cells

Yang, S., Li, L., Liu, Y., Yang, S., Guo, C., Zhu, W., Wang, B., & Su, J. (2026) · EES solar. · doi:10.1039/d6el00094k

Are we ready to handle PV waste? A review of PV recycling regulations in Europe, the United States, China, and India

Shahzad, U., Mihai, C. I., & Peters, I. M. (2026) · Energy Sustainability and Society · doi:10.1186/s13705-026-00595-7

Bioinspired nano-arrays for broadband and wide-angle anti-reflection in solar PV modules

Yang, H., Pu, J., & Lu, L. (2026) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2026.126351

Beyond capacity expansion: replacement and degradation-compensation requirements for future PV deployment

Fu, Y., Zang, H., Lu, J., Su, S., Wang, J., Yang, Y., Wang, L., Liu, Y., & Lu, J. (2026) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi:10.3389/fenvs.2026.1909825

Numerical Optimization of a CZTS Thin-Film Solar Cell for Enhanced Photovoltaic Performance Using SCAPS-1D

Gebril, W. F. (2026) · Derna Academy Journal for Applied Sciences · doi:10.71147/mh4m8873

Numerical investigation of optoelectronic performance limits in lead-free (FA)0.5(MA)0.5SnI3 perovskite solar cells using SCAPS-1D

Morshed, G., Hasnain, M., Das, J., Wahed, A., & Mian, M. E. (2026) · Optical and Quantum Electronics · doi:10.1007/s11082-026-09102-w

Carbon-Swallow Photovoltaic Modules—Perspective overview and preliminary study

Lu, X., Guo, S., Mao, Z., Li, Y., Liu, H., & Zhao, X. (2026) · Science China Technological Sciences · doi:10.1007/s11431-026-3445-3 · Cited by 1

Ecological implications of utility-scale solar energy development for global terrestrial vegetation: A review

Dong, Y., Lyu, X., Li, X., Dang, D., Gong, J., & Tian, Q. (2026) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.130896

Storage-Supported Renewable Power Systems and Energy Independence of Countries: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Current State of the Art and Future Perspectives

Szafraniec, M., & Wałek, T. (2026) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en19184287

Simulating the impacts of utility-scale photovoltaic installations with a physically based coupled WRF-PV model

Chen, Y., Jin, J., Liu, Y., Heusinger, J., Carrera, J., & Zhou, Z. (2026) · Geoscientific model development · doi:10.5194/gmd-19-8515-2026

Planning and operational optimization of a carbon-capture-integrated wind-PV-coal-storage combined heat and power system

Yang, Z., Ma, S., Zhao, G., & Xu, J. (2026) · Applied Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2026.133304

Failure Assessment of Cracked Photovoltaic Modules After 11 Years of Outdoor Exposure Using Deep Learning on Electroluminescence Images

Hafdaoui, H., Belhaouas, N., Kleebauer, M., Charki, A., & Benatia, D. (2026) · Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention · doi:10.1007/s11668-026-02568-6

High-power laser recycling of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules

Kanaujia, P. K., Owen‐Bellini, M., Mirletz, H. M., Young, D. L., & Gupta, M. C. (2026) · Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells · doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2026.114714

Copper gettering in silicon by phosphorus and boron diffused layers and its impact on surface passivation

Badr, F., Yang, Z., Yli‐Koski, M., Vähänissi, V., Savin, H. I., Macdonald, D., & Liu, A. (2026) · Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing · doi:10.1016/j.mssp.2026.111190

Organic Spacer Engineering Enables Three-Dimensional Ion Migration in Layered Halide Perovskite Photocathodes for Photo-rechargeable Batteries

Kuttasseri, A., Paul, T. K., Sarma, D., Chugh, P., & Mahata, A. (2026) · ACS Applied Energy Materials · doi:10.1021/acsaem.6c02279

НЕОБХОДИМО СВЕСТИ К НУЛЮ ВЫБРОСЫ ПАРНИКОВЫХ ГАЗОВ ПРИ СЖИГАНИИ ИСКОПАЕМЫХ УГЛЕВОДОРОДОВ, ЧТОБЫ ЗАЩИТИТЬ ЭКОСИСТЕМЫ КРИОЛИТОЗОНЫ

Эбботт, Б. У., Браун, М., Кэри, Д. К., Эрнакович, Д., Фредерик, Д. М., Го, Л., Хугелиус, Г., Ли, Р. М., Loranty, M. M., Макдональд, Р., et al. (2026) · Геоинфо · doi:10.58339/2949-0677-2026-8-2-98-119

Silver alloying in Cu(In,Ga)Se 2 photovoltaics: a review of growth, structure, and optoelectronic properties

Fernandes, P. A., Vilão, R. C., Verneck, J. P., Alberto, H. V., Teixeira, J. P., & Salomé, P. M. P. (2026) · Journal of Physics Energy · doi:10.1088/2515-7655/aeadcf

Integrating Hyperuniform Disordered Light Trapping Layers in Ultrathin c-Si Solar Cells

Lambertz, A., Lee, N., Vafa, A. P., Shautsova, V., Xu, F., Song, J.-H., Güsken, N. A., Selvin, S. P., Marian Florescu, A., Brongersma, M. L., et al. (2026) · ACS Photonics · doi:10.1021/acsphotonics.6c01224

Magnetic Field‐Assisted Regulation in Solar Cells: Mechanisms, Device Applications, and Perspectives

Wu, W., Chen, S., Yu, J., Gao, R., Deng, X., Cai, W. H., Fu, C., & 厉军明 (2026) · Solar RRL · doi:10.1002/solr.70518

Environmental impacts of photovoltaic deployment on alpine environmentsPreprint

Zheng, T., Yu, W., Xie, Y., Hui, Z., Feng, S., Ma, Z., Wen, F., Yang, X., You, Z., Ge, F., et al. (2026) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.7624674

Critical bottlenecks of renewable energy deployment and policy interventions for a sustainable green energy transition

Uddin, R., Riya, N. H., Datta, A., Ahmad, S., Mustayen, A. G. M. B., Ahmed, T., Huda, A. S. N., Karimi, M., Hossain, A. A., Hassan, M., et al. (2026) · Environment Development and Sustainability · doi:10.1007/s10668-026-08230-3

Beyond exporter concentration: Importer exposure in PV-relevant tradePreprint

Gaojian, J., Xie, J., Wang, L., & Hua, S. (2026) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.7675060

Machine‐Learning Guided Prediction of Band Edge Energies of Halide Double Perovskites for Design of Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells

Akmal, U. K. D. M., Hinget, W. S., Silva, A. A. S. D., Pabasara, W. G. A., Abeygunawardhana, P. K. W., Hu, D., & Sewvandi, G. A. (2026) · Advanced Theory and Simulations · doi:10.1002/adts.70591

Photovoltaics beyond cost reduction - Challenges and opportunities of terawatt-scale application

Sinke, W. C. (2014) · TNO Repository

Terawatt scale photovoltaics Transform global energy Improving costs and scale reflect looming opportunities

Haegel, N. M., Atwater, H., Barnes, T., Breyer, C., Burrell, A., Chiang, Y., Wolf, S. D., Dimmler, B., Feldman, D., Glunz, S., et al. (2019) · HZB Repository (Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH (HZB)) · Cited by 2

Terawatt-scale photovoltaics: Trajectories and challenges

Haegel, N. M., Margolis, R., Buonassisi, T., Feldman, D., Froitzheim, A., Garabedian, R., Green, M., Glunz, S., Henning, H.-M., Holder, B., et al. (2017) · Science · doi:10.1126/science.aal1288 · Cited by 389

Perovskite Photovoltaics: The Path to a Printable Terawatt-Scale Technology

Berry, J. J., van de Lagemaat, J., Al-Jassim, M. M., Kurtz, S., Yan, Y., & Zhu, K. (2017) · ACS Energy Letters · doi:10.1021/acsenergylett.7b00964 · Cited by 76

The multi-terawatt challenge : Preparing photovoltaics for global impact

Sinke, W. C. (2014) · UvA-DARE (University of Amsterdam)