How a dye-sensitized solar cell works © Siemens Stiftung 2020 CC BY-SA 4.0 international

How a dye-sensitized solar cell works

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Interactive graphic:
The schematic diagram of a dye-sensitized solar cell is shown, and the electron flow that occurs when the cell is exposed to light can be developed interactively.

Available in: English, Spanish (CREA), German
Type of media: Interactive (622.8 kByte)
Last update: 2021-06-25
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This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.

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Media package:
Experimento | 10+: A1 Electric current from solar cells
Description:
Dyes are used in a dye-sensitized solar cell to convert radiant energy of light to electrical energy. The structure shown in the graphic allows students to clearly recognize the differences from the structure of a solar cell made of semiconductor material. It also shows how free electrons are released when the dye molecules are excited and the resulting electron flow in the cell.

The cell structure can be labeled individually or as a whole. In either case, the electron flow can be followed step by step.
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Learning resource type:
Interactive graphic
Subjects:
Physics; Technology
Grade levels:
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school
Keywords:
Energy; Light; Power generation; Renewable energy; Solar energy; Solar technology; Energy conversion; Light; Photovoltaics; Renewable energy; Solar cell; Solar energy; Source of energy; Whiteboard-compatible
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
MediaHouse GmbH using material from: Siemens Stiftung
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2020
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