An alternative method for spectral response measurements of large-area thin-film photovoltaic modules

AbstractMulti-junction thin-film devices have emerged as very promising PV materials due to reduced cost, manufacturing ease, efficiency and long term performance. The consequent growing interest of the PV community has lead to the development of new methods for the correction of indoor measurements to standard test conditions (STC), as presented in this paper. The experimental setup for spectral response measurement of multi-junction large-area thin-film modules is presented. A method for reliable corrections of indoor current-voltage characterization to STC is presented: results are compared with outdoor measurements where irradiance conditions are close to standard ones, highlighting ongoing challenges in standard characterization of such devices.

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Fabrication of Stable, Large-Area Thin-Film CdTe Photovoltaic Modules, Annual Subcontract Report, 10 May 1992 - 9 May 1993

10.2172/10181903 ◽

1993 ◽

Author(s):

J. F. Nolan ◽

P. V. Meyers

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Large Area ◽

Photovoltaic Modules

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To Bias or Not to Bias? An “How-To” Guide for Spectral Response Measurements of Thin Film Multi-Junction Photovoltaic Modules

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/opl.2012.838 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 1426 ◽

pp. 81-86 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mauro Pravettoni

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Performance Prediction ◽

Spectral Response ◽

Photovoltaic Device ◽

Device Performance ◽

Experimental Practice ◽

Photovoltaic Modules ◽

Current Matching

ABSTRACTCurrent-matching between junctions in a multi-junction photovoltaic device is fundamental for its performance prediction: the measurement of the spectral response of each junction provides a valuable information to optimize the device performance. Various aspects make spectral response measurements of such devices particularly challenging. In this work these aspects are analysed theoretically and guidelines to avoid their impact in the experimental practice are given.

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Thin-Film Solar Cells Based on the Polycrystalline Compound Semiconductors CIS and CdTe

Advances in OptoElectronics ◽

10.1155/2007/97545 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 2007 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Michael Powalla ◽

Dieter Bonnet

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Low Cost ◽

Single Cells ◽

Large Area ◽

Photovoltaic Modules ◽

Solar Conversion ◽

Module Performance ◽

Conversion Efficiencies ◽

Near Future

Thin-film photovoltaic modules based on Cu-In-Ga-Se-S (CIS) and CdTe are already being produced with high-quality and solar conversion efficiencies of around 10%, with values up to 14% expected in the near future. The integrated interconnection of single cells into large-area modules of 0.6×1.2m2 enables low-cost mass production, so that thin-film modules will soon be able to compete with conventional silicon-wafer-based modules. This contribution provides an overview of the basic technologies for CdTe and CIS modules, the research and development (R&D) issues, production technology and capacities, the module performance in long-term outdoor testing, and their use in installations.

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Fabrication of stable, large-area, thin-film CdTe photovoltaic modules. Annual subcontract report, 10 May 1991--9 May 1992

10.2172/10178771 ◽

1992 ◽

Author(s):

J.F. Nolan ◽

P.V. Meyers

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Large Area ◽

Photovoltaic Modules

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Fabrication of stable, large-area thin-film CdTe photovoltaic modules. Final subcontract report, May 10, 1991--February 28, 1995

10.2172/70752 ◽

1995 ◽

Author(s):

T.X. Zhou

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Large Area ◽

Photovoltaic Modules

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A data mining system for predicting solar global spectral irradiance. Performance assessment in the spectral response ranges of thin-film photovoltaic modules

Renewable Energy ◽

10.1016/j.renene.2018.10.083 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 133 ◽

pp. 828-839 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

J. del Campo-Ávila ◽

M. Piliougine ◽

R. Morales-Bueno ◽

L. Mora-López

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Data Mining ◽

Performance Assessment ◽

Spectral Response ◽

Spectral Irradiance ◽

Mining System ◽

Photovoltaic Modules ◽

Data Mining System

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Calibration of multi-junction (tandem) thin film photovoltaic modules under natural sunlight

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/opl.2011.939 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 1321 ◽

Author(s):

Georgios Tzamalis ◽

Harald Müllejans

Keyword(s):

Thin Film ◽

Crystalline Silicon ◽

Spectral Response ◽

Natural Sunlight ◽

Reference Cell ◽

Photovoltaic Modules

ABSTRACTWe present a procedure for calibrating tandem thin film photovoltaic modules under natural sunlight. The distinct steps involve pre-conditioning via light soaking, spectral response measurements and I-V measurements under natural sunlight. The measurements were done using a crystalline silicon reference cell as well as two filtered reference cells designed to spectrally match the top and bottom junctions in the tandem module.

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