• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.117-118
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• 2015

태양광 시장의 확대에 따라 다양한 형태의 태양광발전 시스템이 제안되어 운영되고 있으며, 이에 대해 여러 가지 형태의 구조가 제안되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 당사가 개발 완료한 태양광 마이크로인버터의 구조와 특징 및 추가적인 회로개발을 통해 발전효율을 향상할 수 있는 회로에 대해서 소개한다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2012.07a
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• pp.269-270
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• 2012

이 논문에서는 Fly-Back-Converter로 Interleaving 동작하는 계통연계형 마이크로 인버터를 연구하고 200W급 태양전지 모듈에서 발생되는 전기에너지를 효율적으로 이용하여 계통에 연계하기 위한 전력변환시스템 개발을 목표로 하고 있다. 저렴하면서 효율이 높은 계통연계 인버터를 실현하기 위해서는 기존의 중앙집중식 인버터 구조와 다른 접근이 필요하다. 따라서 영전위 소프트 스위칭이 가능한 2병렬 인터리빙 구동의 Fly-Back DC/DC 컨버터 토폴로지로 입력 단 회로를 구성하여 모든 전력변환 동작이 일어나도록 한다. 출력전류를 사인파 open loop로 제어를 하고 CRM(Critical Conduction Mode) 스위칭 동작으로 높은 효율로 작동을 실현시켰다. 이 논문에서는 인터리빙으로 동작하였을 시 200W급 출력으로 나올 수 있는 전류 최대치를 계산 하였고 출력 전류가 사인파로 동작하게 제어방법을 기재하였다.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.127-132
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• 2020

In this study, single-phase and three-level boost converters applied to the photovoltaic system were compared and analyzed in terms of efficiency and power density according to the input voltage and load conditions. For accurate analysis of efficiency, the losses in each device of the single-phase and three-level boost converters were derived using mathematical equations and simulations by using the PSIM thermal module. Then, the losses were compared with the efficiency confirmed through the actual experiments. Results confirmed that the efficiency and power density can be improved by applying the three-level boost converter to the system according to the selection of the switching frequency.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.58 no.11
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• pp.2192-2199
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• 2009

This paper proposes a novel tracking algorithm for efficiency improvement of photovoltaic(PV) system using sensor method. PV system of sensor method is exactly impossible to track a sun position when insolation is low or rapidly changed by the clouds and fogs. Also, in this case, tracking device is occurred energy consumption by unnecessary operating. This statement of reason, real power of PV system is not increased than fixed PV system in specified location. Therefore, this paper proposes a novel tracking algorithm considered insolation for efficiency improvement of PV system using sensor method. And this paper analyzes the generation volume and proves the validity of proposed algorithm as compared with the conventional PV tracking system using sensor method.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2010.02a
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• pp.28-28
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• 2010

Photoelectrochemical solar cells such as dye-sensitized cells (DSSCs), which exhibit high performance and are cost-effective, provide an alternative to conventional p-n junction photovoltaic devices. However, the efficiency of such cells plateaus at 11-12%, in contrast to their theoretical value of 33%. Improvements in efficiency can only occur through a fundamental understanding of the underlying physics, materials, and device designs of DSSCs. A photoelectrode consisting of semiconducting oxide nanoparticles and a transparent conducting oxide electrode (TCO) is a key component of DSSC and design of photoelectrode materials is one of promising strategies to improving energy conversion efficiency. We introduce monodisperesed $TiO_2$ nanoparticles prepared by forced hydrolysis method and their superiority as photoelectrode materials was characterized with aids of optical and electrochemical analysis. Multi-layered TCO materials are also introduced and their feasibility for use as photoelectrodes is discussed in terms of optical absorption and charge collecting properties.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.182-183
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• 2012

Organic light emitting diode (OLED) 나 organic photovoltaic device (OPV)와 같은 유기소자에 전극으로 쓰이고 있는 indium tin oxide (ITO) 박막의 품질을 향상시키기 위해 수소 및 산소의 가스량을 조절하면서 rf power를 이용하여 ITO 박막을 증착한 후 전기적, 광학적 특성을 관찰하여 보았다. 또한 ITO 박막의 대면적화 및 양산화를 위하여 Roll to Roll 장비를 적용하였다. 산소 분율 0.3%에서 두께 180 nm 와 면저항 21 ohm/sq.를 나타냈으며 수소 분율 0.8%에서 두께 180 nm, 면저항 22 ohm/sq.이 관찰되었다. 또한 산소 분율 0.3%로 고정한 후 수소 분율을 변화시키며 관찰한 결과 수소분율 0.3%에서 두께 180 nm, 면저항 19 ohm/sq.를 나타내었다.

• Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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• v.34 no.3
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• pp.30-41
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• 2014

PV/Thennal combined system is a solar energy device that uses photovoltaic module as thermal absorption plate, producing thermal energy as well as electricity which can be utilized in buildings. The system removes heat from PV module through air or liquid and its efficiency will vary dependant on the thermal medium. The heat as the forms of hot air or hot water can be utilized for building use, like space heating and hot water. A significant amount of research and development on hybrid PV/thermal(PVT) collectors has been carried out. This study reviews literature on the research of air-based hybrid PVT collectors in terms of their design and energy performance.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.71-77
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• 2022

Metal halide perovskites are promising photovoltaic materials, but they still have some issues that need to be solved. Hysteresis is a phenomenon that strongly is correlated with ion migration; thus, a fast, easy, and low-temperature method for measuring ion migration is required. Through selective blocking, ion migration can be measured separately, apart from electron migration. In this study, ion migration in metal halide perovskites was measured using a vertical device. At different temperatures, ionic activation energies were obtained for a range of perovskite compositions such as MAPbI₃, FAPbI₃, CsPbI₃, and MAPbBr₃. By comparing the measured ionic activation energies with the theoretical values, we conclude that among other possibilities, I^- is the migrating ion in MAPbI₃, FAPbI₃, CsPbI₃, and Br- is the migrating in MAPbBr₃.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

A grid-connected 3-level NPC inverter is a power conversion device that connects renewable energy generators, such as photovoltaic or wind turbines to the grid. Although many studies have focused on this inverter, commercializing it requires strictly satisfying various safety and power quality-related standards. Among many standards, leakage current and grid current total harmonic distortion(THD) can be affected by external factors such as installation environment, aging, and grid conditions. Hence, inverter operations that can satisfy these standards need to be explored. In this study a 3-level NPC inverter operation algorithm using the Phase Opposition Disposition-PWM method that can effectively reduce leakage current and switching frequency adjustment to reduce THD effectively has been proposed.

• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.68 no.3
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• pp.146-150
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• 2024

Precise molecular configuration elucidation of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) through advanced spectroscopic techniques is pivotal for enhancing P3HT-based photovoltaic device efficiencies since its high charge-carrier mobility is directly correlated to its well-ordered structure. In this study, we examine Raman depolarization ratios of annealed and non-annealed P3HT films to elucidate their intermolecular π-π configurations. Our findings suggest that the backbone of the annealed film possesses stronger π-π conjugation overlaps than that of the non-annealed film owing to the greater depolarization ratio of the annealed film. In addition, the depolarization ratios are also supported by theoretical calculations, where parallel-stacked thiophene structures display a higher depolarization ratio compared with that of twisted-stacked structures, as calculated by the Møller-Plesset perturbation theory. This study highlights the utility of polarized Raman spectroscopy as a versatile tool for assessing the degree of molecular order in highly conjugated polymer films.