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Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2021, 11(2): 52-67
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An overview of 3D printing technology effect on improving solar photovoltaic systems efficiency of renewable energy

T. El Mogy1, Donia Rabea2
1Research and Development Center, German Metal Surface Treatment Co., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2Sustainable Cities and Renewable Energy Unit, Environmental Affair, New Urban Communities Authority, Ministry of Housing, Egypt

Received 28 February 2021;Accepted 31 March 2021;Published 1 June 2021
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Abstract
Energy is necessary to conserve it and improve our lifestyle. Today all major production from Power is generated from fossil fuels; it is non-renewable and pollutes the environment significantly. Access to clean and renewable energy is crucial for assuring the development of countries. Most of countries economy is based on producing energy from fossil fuels and the change to sustainable ways of life. Photovoltaic energy has previously proven to be a valuable technology for sustainable development and renewable energy. This paper gives an overview of solar photovoltaic (PV) as renewable energy by using 3D printing which can create physical objects from a geometrical representation by successive addition of material. Moreover, this paper gives an overview of the 3D printing concept and its types. 3D printing technology for the production of PV solar systems is low cost than current manufacturing methods. Moreover, 3D printing technology is ecofriendly and higher efficacy than the ordinary PV solar system. The 3D printed panels need more research and development to make them capable to be adopted on a larger scale. 3D printing is seen as a way to not only clean up renewable energy supplies the chain but also to lower costs and enhance the development process, which helps to encourage that the renewable energy sector thrives so that it can capture fossil fuels.

Keywords renewable energy;solar photovoltaic;3D printing;sustainable development.



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