Effects of ultra-high flux and intensity distribution in multi-junction solar cells

We report results of high‐flux experiments on tandem solar cells, with a real‐sun probe predicated on mini‐dish fiber‐optic concentrators. Experimental results and their interpretation focus on: (a) a striking insensitivity of cell efficiency to flux map; (b) the predictability of the flux values at...

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Published in:Progress in photovoltaics 2006-06, Vol.14 (4), p.297-303
Main Authors: Katz, Eugene A., Gordon, Jeffrey M., Feuermann, Daniel
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
intensity distribution
localized irradiation method
mini-dish
multi-junction
Natural energy
optical fiber
photovoltaic concentrator
Photovoltaic conversion
solar cell modeling
Solar cells. Photoelectrochemical cells
Solar energy
ultra-high flux
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Summary:We report results of high‐flux experiments on tandem solar cells, with a real‐sun probe predicated on mini‐dish fiber‐optic concentrators. Experimental results and their interpretation focus on: (a) a striking insensitivity of cell efficiency to flux map; (b) the predictability of the flux values at which cell efficiency peaks; and (c) performance of the same cell architecture at markedly smaller cell area. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:1062-7995
1099-159X
DOI:10.1002/pip.670