Photovoltaic module characteristics from CIGS solar cell modelling

Author

Parisi, A. ; Curcio, L. ; Rocca, V. ; Stivala, S. ; Cino, A.C. ; Busacca, A.C. ; Cipriani, G. ; La Cascia, D. ; Di Dio, V. ; Miceli, Rosario

Author_Institution

DEIM, Univ. of Palermo, Palermo, Italy

fYear

2013

fDate

20-23 Oct. 2013

Firstpage

1139

Lastpage

1144

Abstract

We describe our approach to the task of modelling, both at single cell structure and complete module levels, during the solar cell technology development process. This can give very helpful indications, in terms of global photovoltaic module characteristics, for the assessment of intermediate research results and planning of further experiments. We make reference specifically to the fabrication of thin film CIGS solar cells by means of single-step electrodeposition, a technique which appears fairly easy and low-cost but, at the same time, can lead to quite different structural and electrical properties.

Keywords

electrodeposition; photovoltaic cells; semiconductor thin films; solar cells; CIGS solar cell modelling; electrical properties; photovoltaic module; single cell structure; single-step electrodeposition; solar cell technology development process; structural properties; thin film CIGS solar cells; Conferences; Decision support systems; Renewable energy sources; TV; CIGS solar cells; Thin-film solar cells; modelling; photonic structures; photovoltaic modules; simulations; solar energy;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA), 2013 International Conference on

Conference_Location

Madrid

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICRERA.2013.6749924

Filename

6749924