Ultrathin Silicon Solar Cell Loss Analysis

A detailed loss analysis is presented for a 15.9% large area ultrathin silicon (UTSi) solar cell. The loss analysis is based on a comprehensive study of the electrical and optical parameters of the champion solar cell. The results indicate that the UTSi solar cell has an efficiency potential of 19.9...

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Published in:IEEE journal of photovoltaics 2016-09, Vol.6 (5), p.1160-1166
Main Authors: Jianshu Han, Abbott, Malcom David, Hamer, Phillip G., Hoex, Bram, Lu Wang, Lochtefeld, Anthony, Barnett, Allen M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Characterization of photovoltaics (PV)
Epitaxial growth
Junctions
Parameters
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaic systems
Resistance
Si PV modeling
Silicon
Solar cells
Surface treatment
Technology utilization
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Summary:A detailed loss analysis is presented for a 15.9% large area ultrathin silicon (UTSi) solar cell. The loss analysis is based on a comprehensive study of the electrical and optical parameters of the champion solar cell. The results indicate that the UTSi solar cell has an efficiency potential of 19.9% using currently available technologies and is capable of achieving 22.2% efficiency in the long run.
ISSN:2156-3381
2156-3403
DOI:10.1109/JPHOTOV.2016.2590949