Graphene as a Potential Replacement for Silicon in Solar Panels

The quest for alternative materials to silicon in photovoltaic (PV) applications has intensified due to silicon's limitations in flexibility, transparency, and cost. Graphene, a two-dimensional carbon allotrope, has emerged as a promising candidate for next-generation solar cells. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of graphene's properties, its potential advantages and limitations in solar energy applications, and its real-life usage.