Alaa Kamal Yousif Dafhalla: Department of Computer Engineering, College of Computer Science and engineering, University of Ha'il, Ha''il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Omer Elsier Tayfour: College of Computer Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Azath Mubarakali: College of computer science, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Abdulrahman Saad Alqahtani: College of Computing and Information Technology, University of Bisha, Bisha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Amira Elsir Tayfour Ahmed: King Khalid University - Mohyel college for Science and Arts, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed Elshaikh Elobaid: Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Arau, Perlis 02600, Malaysia.
Tijjani Adam: Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Arau, Perlis 02600, Malaysia.
Subash C B Gopinath: Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Arau Perlis 02600, Malaysia.
Nanosensors have gained significant attention in recent years for improving energy conversion and storage performance in solar cells. These nanosensors, typically made from nanoparticles or nanowires, can be embedded within the solar cell to monitor parameters like temperature and light intensity. By monitoring these parameters, nanosensors provide real-time feedback and control to optimize the efficiency and performance of the solar cell. They also play a role in detecting potential issues, such as defects, for proactive maintenance and troubleshooting. The integration of nanosensors in solar cells enables the development of smart energy systems, leading to increased power output, improved stability, and a longer lifespan of solar cells. The deployment of nanosensors in solar cells offer promising trajectory for advancing energy conversion, utilization, and storage capabilities. This review summarizes recent advances in nanosensors in solar cells, with a focus on the role they play in enhancing energy conversion, utilization, and storage performance.