Performance analysis of solar cell integration with patch antennas for sub and beyond 6 ghz frequency bands

Abstract

A popular solar-powered green wireless communication technology that can operate independently using solar energy is becoming all-pervasive. Solar cells are an example of an integrated kind of renewable energy source that may be found in a variety of antenna and microwave design applications. Solar energy has seen phenomenal growth in recent years as a result of both technological breakthroughs leading to a reduction in the cost of production and government policies that encourage the development and utilization of renewable energy sources. The technology that is involved in the design and development of printed antennas is recognized as one of the fundamental advances that are empowering for wireless communication systems. These advancements have been acknowledged with the strategy and development of printed antennas, which has been continually developed from an auxiliary perspective on design to antenna feature enhancement. It is possible to improve the functionality of a variety of microwave devices by taking advantage of the unique characteristics of solar cells. newlineThe current state of the art in solar cell integration with patch antennas may be extensively divided into two categories: the kind of integration known as sub-solar and the type of integration known as super-solar. In the case of the sub-solar integrated type, the antennas are positioned below the solar cells, and in the case of the super-solar integrated type, the antennas are positioned above the solar cells. The sub-solar integrated type can be further subdivided into two subtypes: the first subtype involves placing a patch antenna underneath the solar cell, and the second subtype involves creating slot antennas and depositing the solar cell directly on top of them. Both subtypes belong to the sub-solar integrated category newline