Can Different Color Combinations Affect the Power Output of a Photovoltaic Cell?

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Investigating the impact of different color combinations on the power output of photovoltaic cells is a valid research topic. The photovoltaic effect can be influenced by light wavelength, which varies with color. To conduct experiments, consider using filters or colored LEDs to project specific colors onto the solar cells. Extensive literature is available on optimizing photovoltaic efficiency, which can provide valuable insights. This exploration could contribute to a deeper understanding of how light color affects solar energy conversion.
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I am considering writing a formal essay on the photovoltaic effect, and I wanted to investigate
the power or voltage output (I'm not sure which one yet) of a photovoltaic cell with respect to different color combination.
Would anyone be kind enough to let me Know whether this will work, and how I can carry out the experiments.
 
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Considerable research has and is being conducted on optimizing the photo-voltaic effect.

My suggestion would be to Google your key terms. Be prepared for many hours of extraordinary readings; there is a lot of effort being done in this fascinating field of study.
 
alvintm said:
I am considering writing a formal essay on the photovoltaic effect, and I wanted to investigate
the power or voltage output (I'm not sure which one yet) of a photovoltaic cell with respect to different color combination.
Would anyone be kind enough to let me Know whether this will work, and how I can carry out the experiments.

The wikipedia article is a good starting place: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltaic_cells

Lots of discussion and web pointers concerning efficiency...
 
Thanks a lot guys.

Does anyone have any ideas of how I might do the respective combinations of the color of light when I project them onto the solar cell?
 

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