Title :
III-V concentrator solar cells simulation: a 2D/3D approach for the design and optimization
Author :
Baudrit, Mathieu ; Algora, Carlos
Author_Institution :
Instituto de Energia Solar, Univ. Politecnica de Madrid, Spain
Abstract :
Simulation capacities of III-V compound solar cells were studied with a special emphasis on work conditions imposed by the use of an optical concentrator. The latest advances in computer technology and simulation software now allow to completely model such a large device as a solar cell. 2D and 3D physical simulations resulted to be fast and accurate, allowing the authors to develop a useful tool for future development of concentrator solar cells.
Keywords :
III-V semiconductors; optimisation; semiconductor device models; solar cells; technology CAD (electronics); III-V concentrator solar cells; optical concentrator; solar cell design; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Costs; Design optimization; III-V semiconductor materials; Optical design; Photovoltaic cells; Radiative recombination; Semiconductor devices; Telecommunications;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices, 2005 Spanish Conference on
Conference_Location :
Tarragona
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8810-0
DOI :
10.1109/SCED.2005.1504406
