scholarly journals Analysis of Losses in Open Circuit Voltage for an 18-μm Silicon Solar Cell

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 682-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Wang ◽  
Jianshu Han ◽  
Anthony Lochtefeld ◽  
Andrew Gerger ◽  
Allen Barnett
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Silicon Solar Cell ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Open Circuit

scholarly journals Investigations on the Outdoor Performance Characteristics of Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cell and Module

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Sivakumar Parthasarathy ◽  
P. Neelamegam ◽  
P. Thilakan ◽  
N. Tamilselvan
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Silicon Solar Cell ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Critical Value ◽  
Standard Test ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Multicrystalline Silicon ◽  
In Series

Multicrystalline silicon solar cell and its module with 18 cells connected in series were mounted on an inclined rack tilted 12° South positioned at latitude of 12.0107° and longitude of 79.856°. Corresponding solar irradiance was measured using an optical Pyranometer. Measured irradiance, open circuit voltage (), and short circuit current () values were analyzed. values of both the cell and module were found saturated at above the critical value of illuminations which were different from each other. The integrated daily efficiency for the cell and module were ~10.25% and ~9.39%, respectively, that were less than their respective standard test condition’s value. The reasons for this drop in efficiencies were investigated and reported.

685 mV open-circuit voltage laser grooved silicon solar cell

1994 ◽  
Vol 34 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 117-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.B. Honsberg ◽  
F. Yun ◽  
A. Ebong ◽  
M. Taouk ◽  
S.R. Wenham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Silicon Solar Cell ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Open Circuit

The photocurrent and the open-circuit voltage of a silicon solar cell

Solar Cells ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Pelanchon ◽  
P. Mialhe ◽  
J.P. Charles
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Silicon Solar Cell ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Open Circuit

Effect of recombination on the open‐circuit voltage of a silicon solar cell

1985 ◽  
Vol 57 (10) ◽  
pp. 4746-4751 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oldwig von Roos ◽  
Peter T. Landsberg
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Silicon Solar Cell ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Open Circuit

scholarly journals Numerical Simulation Analysis of Ag Crystallite Effects on Interface of Front Metal and Silicon in the PERC Solar Cell

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 592
Author(s):  
Myeong Sang Jeong ◽  
Yonghwan Lee ◽  
Ka-Hyun Kim ◽  
Sungjin Choi ◽  
Min Gu Kang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Surface Recombination ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Surface Recombination Velocity ◽  
Metal Interface ◽  
Ag Crystallites ◽  
Recombination Velocity

In the fabrication of crystalline silicon solar cells, the contact properties between the front metal electrode and silicon are one of the most important parameters for achieving high-efficiency, as it is an integral element in the formation of solar cell electrodes. This entails an increase in the surface recombination velocity and a drop in the open-circuit voltage of the solar cell; hence, controlling the recombination velocity at the metal-silicon interface becomes a critical factor in the process. In this study, the distribution of Ag crystallites formed on the silicon-metal interface, the surface recombination velocity in the silicon-metal interface and the resulting changes in the performance of the Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact (PERC) solar cells were analyzed by controlling the firing temperature. The Ag crystallite distribution gradually increased corresponding to a firing temperature increase from 850 ∘C to 950 ∘C. The surface recombination velocity at the silicon-metal interface increased from 353 to 599 cm/s and the open-circuit voltage of the PERC solar cell decreased from 659.7 to 647 mV. Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) simulation was used for detailed analysis on the effect of the surface recombination velocity at the silicon-metal interface on the PERC solar cell performance. Simulations showed that the increase in the distribution of Ag crystallites and surface recombination velocity at the silicon-metal interface played an important role in the decrease of open-circuit voltage of the PERC solar cell at temperatures of 850–900 ∘C, whereas the damage caused by the emitter over fire was determined as the main cause of the voltage drop at 950 ∘C. These results are expected to serve as a steppingstone for further research on improvement in the silicon-metal interface properties of silicon-based solar cells and investigation on high-efficiency solar cells.

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