DocumentCode :
1107264
Title :
Theoretical characteristics of a solar cell with a specific thin-film design
Author :
Lodenquai, J.
Author_Institution :
University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
fYear :
1986
fDate :
2/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
198
Lastpage :
202
Abstract :
Expressions for the net generation rate of electron-hole pairs under illumination and the ideal Current-voltage ( 
) characteristics of a specific type of thin-film solar cell are derived. The thin-film configuration consists of an n- on p-type semiconductor with a rough upper surface (which is approximated by a distribution of smooth microscopic surfaces or facets randomly oriented) and a diffusive, perfectly reflecting lower surface. This configuration leads to a significant enhancement of the radiation flux in the film and theoretically to a higher collection probability and conversion efficiency compared to the conventional solar cell based on a much thicker crystalline film. The characteristics are finally expressed in terms of a set of double integrals in a form suitable for numerical analysis.
) characteristics of a specific type of thin-film solar cell are derived. The thin-film configuration consists of an n- on p-type semiconductor with a rough upper surface (which is approximated by a distribution of smooth microscopic surfaces or facets randomly oriented) and a diffusive, perfectly reflecting lower surface. This configuration leads to a significant enhancement of the radiation flux in the film and theoretically to a higher collection probability and conversion efficiency compared to the conventional solar cell based on a much thicker crystalline film. The characteristics are finally expressed in terms of a set of double integrals in a form suitable for numerical analysis.Keywords :
Character generation; Lighting; Microscopy; Optical films; Photovoltaic cells; Rough surfaces; Semiconductor thin films; Solar power generation; Surface roughness; Transistors;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Electron Devices, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9383
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/T-ED.1986.22465
Filename :
1485682
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