Annual Report- Part III - Florida Energy Systems Consortium

Photocatalysis is a promising water treatment technology capable of utilizing solar light. However, theconstruction of an effective photocatalytic disinfection system for water purification is currently limited bythe lack of reliable models to aid in the design and testing of these systems. Simplified models have beenproposed, but most are inadequate because they rely on traditional disinfection theories which are notapplicable to photocatalysis. Therefore, the major goal of this research is to develop a model forphotocatalytic disinfection based on fundamental processes which may then be used to design watertreatment systems in the state of Florida.Budget: $326,756External Collaborators: NALow Cost PV ManufacturingTitle: Enhanced and Expanded PV Systems Testing Capabilities at FSECPI: S. Barkaszi, Co-PI: R. Reedy - UCF/FSECDescription: An important FSEC function is consumer protection from poorly designed and manufacturedPV modules and systems. FSEC’s test capabilities were established over 10 years ago and were adequate atthe time to test PV modules for certification. However, PV costs have fallen and competing electric utilityrates have risen. In the last two years, these curves have crossed under some economic scenarios andincentive programs, and the demand for PV module testing and system certification has jumped. Thus, thistask will provide for enhanced and expanded PV testing and certification capabilities. The task will also bedone in close coordination with FSEC’s work with the U.S. Department of Energy’s PV program.Budget: $196,018Title: Development of High Throughput CIGS Manufacturing ProcessPI: Neelkanth Dhere - UCF/FSECDescription: A reduction in the cost of CIGS and other thin film PV modules is required for broad PVapplications. The objective is to develop a high-rate deposition process for synthesis of CIGS absorbers andother layers by employing in-line and batch deposition techniques. The goal is finally to attract a PVmanufacturing company to Florida by developing a high-rate manufacturing process for CuIn x Ga 1-x Se 2(CIGS) solar cells.Budget: $141,620 Back to Thrust 1: OverarchingTitle: Florida Opportunities for PV Manufacturing and ApplicationsPIs: D. Block, J Fenton, P. Fairey, W. Schoenfelds, R. Reedy - UCF/FSECDescription: The overall goal of this project is to assist in the development of a photovoltaic (PV)manufacturing industry in Florida. The project objective is to conduct a review of the state, national andinternational PV manufacturing data for the purposes of establishing industry practices and an industry database. The data base will then be available to assist Florida in establishing PV manufacturing firm(s).Budget: $81,120Title: Development of Low Cost CIGS Thin Film Hot Carrier Solar CellsPIs: Gijs Bosman, Co-PI: Tim Anderson - UFDescription: Our study is focused on hot carrier solar cells for cell conversion efficiency improvement in alow cost, high throughput CIGS system. The rapid thermalization loss of hot photoexited carriersinteracting with the lattice can potentially be reduced through phonon engineering in the absorber layer; thesubsequent extraction of the hot carriers may be realized through device engineering of energy selectivecontacts.Budget: $450,000Title: Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing Facility to Enable a Significant Manufacturing Enterprise withinthe State and Provide Clean Renewable Energy74