A Computationally Efficient Multidiode Model for Optimizing the Front Grid of Multijunction Solar Cells under Concentration
Joint Authors
van de Stadt, Chris H.
Espinet Gonzalez, Pilar
Atwater, Harry A.
Saive, Rebecca
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We have developed a computationally efficient simulation model for the optimization of redirecting electrical front contacts for multijunction solar cells under concentration, and we present its validation by comparison with experimental literature results.
The model allows for fast determination of the maximum achievable efficiency under a wide range of operating conditions and design parameters such as the contact finger redirecting capability, period and width of the fingers, the light concentration, and the metal and emitter sheet resistivity.
At the example of a state-of-the-art four-junction concentrator solar cell, we apply our model to determine ideal operating conditions for front contacts with different light redirection capabilities.
We find a 7% relative efficiency increase when enhancing the redirecting capabilities from 0% to 100%.
American Psychological Association (APA)
van de Stadt, Chris H.& Espinet Gonzalez, Pilar& Atwater, Harry A.& Saive, Rebecca. 2020. A Computationally Efficient Multidiode Model for Optimizing the Front Grid of Multijunction Solar Cells under Concentration. Journal of Renewable Energy،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
van de Stadt, Chris H.…[et al.]. A Computationally Efficient Multidiode Model for Optimizing the Front Grid of Multijunction Solar Cells under Concentration. Journal of Renewable Energy No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1190292
American Medical Association (AMA)
van de Stadt, Chris H.& Espinet Gonzalez, Pilar& Atwater, Harry A.& Saive, Rebecca. A Computationally Efficient Multidiode Model for Optimizing the Front Grid of Multijunction Solar Cells under Concentration. Journal of Renewable Energy. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1190292
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1190292