Title :
A model for the I-V characteristics of electrochemical photovoltaic devices
Author :
Fonash, S.J. ; Ashok, S.
Author_Institution :
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Abstract :
A current-voltage expression J=J(V) is derived for an electrochemical photovoltaic solar cell under illumination. The presence of both recombination centers and intermediary states is assumed at the semiconductor surface. The final expression obtained is in a form which is useful for design and analysis of these solar cells.
Keywords :
Charge carrier processes; Current density; Electron mobility; Lighting; Photoconductivity; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Radiative recombination; Solar power generation; Spontaneous emission;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices Meeting, 1979 Internationa
DOI :
10.1109/IEDM.1979.189650
