Title :
Fundamental electronic mechanisms limiting the performance of solar cells
Author :
Lindholm, Fredrik A. ; Sah, Chih-Tang
Author_Institution :
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
fDate :
4/1/1977 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The efficiency of a solar cell depends on the electronic parameters which characterize the transport, recombination, and generation of electrons and holes in semiconductors. This paper describes the many basic mechanisms that can control these electronic parameters in solar cell materials.
Keywords :
Character generation; Charge carrier processes; Composite materials; Differential equations; Electron mobility; Optical scattering; Photovoltaic cells; Radiative recombination; Solar power generation; Spontaneous emission;
Journal_Title :
Electron Devices, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/T-ED.1977.18733
