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

2012 ◽  
Vol 1426 ◽  
pp. 81-86 ◽  
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.

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

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 416-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro Pravettoni ◽  
Anika Komlan ◽  
Roberto Galleano ◽  
Harald Müllejans ◽  
Ewan D. Dunlop
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Spectral Response ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Alternative Method

scholarly journals Nickel oxide interlayer films from nickel formate–ethylenediamine precursor: influence of annealing on thin film properties and photovoltaic device performance

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (20) ◽  
pp. 10949-10958 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. X. Steirer ◽  
R. E. Richards ◽  
A. K. Sigdel ◽  
A. Garcia ◽  
P. F. Ndione ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Nickel Oxide ◽  
Photovoltaic Device ◽  
Device Performance ◽  
Film Properties ◽  
Nickel Formate

Decomposition/oxidation correlated to nanoscale c-AFM helps separate selectivity and conductivity.

Fabrication of monoclinic-Cu2SnS3 thin-film solar cell and its photovoltaic device performance

2020 ◽  
pp. 110668
Author(s):  
Mohan Reddy Pallavolu ◽  
Ramesh Reddy Nallapureddy ◽  
Sang W. Joo ◽  
Chinho Park
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Thin Film Solar Cell ◽  
Photovoltaic Device ◽  
Device Performance

Impact of a Finite Shunt Resistance on the Dark Spectral Response of a-Si:H/μc-Si Thin-film Multi-junction Photovoltaic Devices

2011 ◽  
Vol 1321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro Pravettoni ◽  
Alessandro Virtuani
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Spectral Response ◽  
Photovoltaic Devices ◽  
Critical Aspect ◽  
Shunt Resistance ◽  
Pv Module ◽  
Current Matching ◽  
Double Junction ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hydrogenated Amorphous

ABSTRACTHydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) multi-junction devices have demonstrated a way to increase the efficiency of a-Si:H thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules, which is now well above 10%. Since the current–matching behaviour of all sub-cells is a critical aspect, the measurement of the spectral response (SR) of all junctions provides valuable information to optimize the device performance under a given spectral distribution. In this work the authors investigate the impact of low shunt resistances on the SR of a double-junction a-Si:H/μc-Si PV module. The origin of a low shunt resistance in a-Si:H multi-junction devices is revised. A simple theoretical approach is then used to describe the anomalous dark SR observed experimentally as a consequence of the presence of low shunt resistances. The dark SR allows therefore to detect the presence of shunts and discriminate the defective sub-cell.

Photovoltaic device performance of pure, manganese (Mn2+) doped and irradiated CuInSe2 thin films

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (14) ◽  
pp. 11642-11652 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Prabukanthan ◽  
R. Lakshmi ◽  
G. Harichandran ◽  
Tetiana Tatarchuk
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Photovoltaic Device ◽  
Device Performance ◽  
Mn Doped

A successful single step ECD of pure CuInSe2 and Mn2+ doped CuInSe2 thin films was carried out. 5 mole% Mn doped CuInSe2 thin film-based solar cells exhibit better PCE.

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

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.

scholarly journals Tailoring the CdS/CdSe/CdTe multilayer structure for optimization of photovoltaic device performance guided by mapping spectroscopic ellipsometry

2021 ◽  
Vol 221 ◽  
pp. 110907
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Razooqi Alaani ◽  
Prakash Koirala ◽  
Puja Pradhan ◽  
Adam B. Phillips ◽  
Nikolas J. Podraza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spectroscopic Ellipsometry ◽  
Multilayer Structure ◽  
Photovoltaic Device ◽  
Device Performance

A universal approach for optimizing charge extraction in electron transporting layer-free organic solar cells via Lewis base doping

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (45) ◽  
pp. 25808-25817
Author(s):  
Rong Wang ◽  
Boxin Wang ◽  
Jianqiu Wang ◽  
Xuning Zhang ◽  
Dongyang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Photovoltaic Device ◽  
Lewis Base ◽  
Device Performance ◽  
Universal Approach ◽  
Electron Transporting Layer ◽  
Charge Extraction ◽  
Base Doping

Applying anion-induced electron transfer doping with a series of TXABr salts to non-fullerene organic solar cells enables to tune the doping efficiency and photovoltaic device performance.

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