Title: Forecasting a change in technology: are Dye-sensitised Solar Cells a source of ubiquitous energy?

Authors: Jongyun Moon; Aulis Tuominen; Arho Suominen

Addresses: Department of Information Technology, University of Turku, 20014, Finland ' Department of Information Technology, University of Turku, 20014, Finland ' Department of Information Technology, University of Turku, 20014, Finland

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to review developments in Dye-sensitised Solar Cells (DSC) and discuss the feasibility of the technology as a future source of ubiquitous energy. Rapid technological developments have made the technology a viable future photovoltaic technology, but its overall impact is still unclear. This review on recent developments strives, based on historical developments, to forecast the future for sensitised solar cells as a source of ubiquitous energy.

Keywords: dye-sensitised solar cells; DSSC; DSC; DYSC; low-cost cells; thin film cells; photovoltaic technologies; bibliometrics; technology forecasting; ubiquitous energy; energy sources; policy; management; solar energy; renewable energy.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTPM.2012.046925

International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management, 2012 Vol.12 No.2/3, pp.177 - 194

Published online: 31 Dec 2014 *

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