Parameter Optimization of Photovoltaic Solar Cell and Panel Using Genetic Algorithms Strategy

2016 ◽  
pp. 1371-1390
Author(s):  
Benmessaoud Mohammed Tarik ◽  
Fatima Zohra Zerhouni ◽  
Amine Boudghene Stambouli ◽  
Mustapha Tioursi ◽  
Aouad M'harer
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithms ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Numerical Technique ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Parameter Extraction ◽  
Electrical Parameters ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The One ◽  
Photovoltaic Solar Cells

In this chapter, we propose to perform a numerical technique based on genetic algorithms (GAs) to identify the electrical parameters (Is, Iph, Rs, Rsh, and n) of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and modules. The one diode type approach is used to model the I–V characteristic of the solar cell. To extract electrical parameters, the approach is formulated as optimization problem. The GAs approach was used as a numerical technique in order to overcome problems involved in the local minima in the case optimization criteria. Compared to other methods, we find that the GAs is a very efficient technique to estimate the electrical parameters of photovoltaic solar cells and modules. Compared with other parameter extraction techniques, based on statistical study, results indicate the consistency and uniformity of method in terms of the quality of final solutions. In parallel, the simulated data with the extracted parameters of method base with GAs are in very good agreement with the experimental data in all cases.

Parameter Optimization of Photovoltaic Solar Cell and Panel Using Genetic Algorithms Strategy

2016 ◽  
pp. 581-600
Author(s):  
Benmessaoud Mohammed Tarik ◽  
Fatima Zohra Zerhouni ◽  
Amine Boudghene Stambouli ◽  
Mustapha Tioursi ◽  
Aouad M'harer
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithms ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Numerical Technique ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Parameter Extraction ◽  
Electrical Parameters ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The One ◽  
Photovoltaic Solar Cells

In this chapter, we propose to perform a numerical technique based on genetic algorithms (GAs) to identify the electrical parameters (Is, Iph, Rs, Rsh, and n) of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and modules. The one diode type approach is used to model the I–V characteristic of the solar cell. To extract electrical parameters, the approach is formulated as optimization problem. The GAs approach was used as a numerical technique in order to overcome problems involved in the local minima in the case optimization criteria. Compared to other methods, we find that the GAs is a very efficient technique to estimate the electrical parameters of photovoltaic solar cells and modules. Compared with other parameter extraction techniques, based on statistical study, results indicate the consistency and uniformity of method in terms of the quality of final solutions. In parallel, the simulated data with the extracted parameters of method base with GAs are in very good agreement with the experimental data in all cases.

scholarly journals Correlation of Different Electrical Parameters of Solar Cells with Silver Front Electrodes

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Musztyfaga-Staszuk ◽  
Damian Janicki ◽  
Piotr Panek
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Electrical Parameters ◽  
Cell Parameters ◽  
Current Voltage ◽  
Comparison Results ◽  
Tlm Method ◽  
Photovoltaic Solar Cells

This work presents comparison results of the selected electrical parameters of silicon solar cells manufactured with silver front electrodes which were co-fired in an infrared belt furnace in the temperature range of 840–960 °C. The commercial paste (PV19B) was used for the metallization process. Electrical properties of a batch of solar cells fabricated in one cycle were investigated. Three methods were used, including measurement of the current-voltage characteristics (I-V), measurement of contacts’ resistivity using the transmission Line model method (TLM), and measurement of contacts’ resistivity using the potential difference method (PD). This work is focused on both the different metallization temperatures of co-firing of solar cells and measurements using the above-mentioned methods. It is shown that the solar cell parameters measured with three methods have different, but strongly correlated values. Moreover, the comparative analysis was performed of the investigations of the same photovoltaic solar cells using both the TLM method and independent research stands (including one non-commercial and two commercial ones) at three different scientific units. In the PD and TLM methods, the same calculation formulae are used. It can be stated, comparing methods I-V, PD, and TLM, that for each, different parameters are determined to assess the electrical properties of the solar cell.

scholarly journals Study and Analytical Modeling of the Influence of Technological and Geometric Parameters on the Performance of Ga0:67In0:33P=GaAs=Ga0:70In0:30As Tri-junction Photovoltaic Solar Cells

2020 ◽  
pp. 66-78
Author(s):  
N. Ndorere ◽  
B. Kounouhewa ◽  
M.B. Agbomahena
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Geometric Parameters ◽  
Cell Structures ◽  
In Doping ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Proportional Increase ◽  
The One ◽  
Photovoltaic Solar Cells

In the context of global energy consumption, the production of photovoltaic solar energy remains very low. One solution to this problem is to use multi-junction solar cells with high efficiency. Efforts are being made to increase the efficiency of solar cells and reduce their cost of production. In order to optimize the performance of multi-junction solar cells, this paper presents an analytical model allowing to study and model the influence of technological and geometric parameters on the performance of tri-junction solar cells Ga0:67In0:33P=GaAs=Ga0:70In0:30As. These parameters are the thickness, doping and Gap energy of the three sub-cells making up the tri-junction solar structure. The thicknesses and doping of the emitters (bases) of the sub-cells are varied and chosen in order to optimize the efficiency of the Trijunction Solar Cell (TJSC) Ga0:67In0:33P=GaAs=Ga0:70In0:30As. The one hand, the base doping (emitter) is selected so as to minimize the dark current and the other hand,to reduce the resistive losses in this region. As for the thickness, it is chosen so as to minimize the recombination phenomena. The simulation results show that for a given thickness, the sub-cell efficiencies have maximums which evolve with the increase in doping. If the doping of the base (or emitter) of the sub-cells increases, there follows a proportional increase in the efficiency. In addition, when the optimal doping and thickness of the bases (or emitters) are reached, above these, they can vary over a wide range without considerably modifying the efficiency of the solar cell. This point about the tolerance ranges is very important for the practical realization of Photovoltaic solar cell structures. These results also show that the optimal performance of the Tri-junction Solar Cell are obtained for the relatively low thicknesses of the bases (or emitters) (100nm-700nm) with high doping values(Nb = 8e + 18cm

scholarly journals Theoretical Study of Proton Radiation Influence on the Performance of a Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cell

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Tchouadep Guy Serge ◽  
Zouma Bernard ◽  
Korgo Bruno ◽  
Soro Boubacar ◽  
Savadogo Mahamadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Silicon Solar Cell ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Particle ◽  
Proton Radiation ◽  
Electrical Parameters ◽  
Carrier Distribution

The aim of this work is to study the behaviour of a silicon solar cell under the irradiation of different fluences of high-energy proton radiation (10 MeV) and under constant multispectral illumination. Many theoretical et experimental studies of the effect of irradiation (proton, gamma, electron, etc.) on solar cells have been carried out. These studies point out the effect of irradiation on the behaviour of the solar cell electrical parameters but do not explain the causes of these effects. In our study, we explain fundamentally the causes of the effects of the irradiation on the solar cells. Taking into account the empirical formula of diffusion length under the effect of high-energy particle irradiation, we established new expressions of continuity equation, photocurrent density, photovoltage, and dynamic junction velocity. Based on these equations, we studied the behaviour of some electronic and electrical parameters under proton radiation. Theoretical results showed that the defects created by the irradiation change the carrier distribution and the carrier dynamic in the bulk of the base and then influence the solar cell electrical parameters (short-circuit current, open-circuit voltage, conversion efficiency). It appears also in this study that, at low fluence, junction dynamic velocity decreases due to the presence of tunnel defects. Obtained results could lead to improve the quality of the junction of a silicon solar cell.

scholarly journals Non-Curing Thermal Interface Materials with Graphene Fillers for Thermal Management of Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barath Kanna Mahadevan ◽  
Sahar Naghibi ◽  
Fariborz Kargar ◽  
Alexander A. Balandin
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Thermal Management ◽  
Temperature Rise ◽  
Thermal Interface Material ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Thermal Interface Materials ◽  
Thermal Interface ◽  
Photovoltaic Solar Cells ◽  
Interface Materials

Temperature rise in multi-junction solar cells reduces their efficiency and shortens their lifetime. We report the results of the feasibility study of passive thermal management of concentrated multi-junction solar cells with the non-curing graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials. Using an inexpensive, scalable technique, graphene and few-layer graphene fillers were incorporated in the non-curing mineral oil matrix, with the filler concentration of up to 40 wt% and applied as the thermal interface material between the solar cell and the heat sink. The performance parameters of the solar cells were tested using an industry-standard solar simulator with concentrated light illumination at 70× and 200× suns. It was found that the non-curing graphene-enhanced thermal interface material substantially reduces the temperature rise in the solar cell and improves its open-circuit voltage. The decrease in the maximum temperature rise enhances the solar cell performance compared to that with the commercial non-cured thermal interface material. The obtained results are important for the development of the thermal management technologies for the next generation of photovoltaic solar cells.

More Insights into Band Gap Graded a-SiGe:H Solar Cells by Experimental and Simulated Data

1997 ◽  
Vol 467 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Zimmer ◽  
H. Stiebig ◽  
J. Fölsch ◽  
F. Finger ◽  
Th. Eickhoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Charge State ◽  
Quantum Efficiency ◽  
Strong Influence ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Solar Cell Performance ◽  
Iv Curves

ABSTRACTAn experimental and numerical study of a-SiGe:H based solar cells with band gap graded i-layer in the shape of a ‘V’ is presented. The variation of the location of the band gap minimum has strong influence on the solar cell performance. Comparisons of experimental and simulated data of the dark IV-behavior, IV-curves under illumination and the quantum efficiency allow insights into the transport and recombination behavior within the solar cell. The simulations reveal that the position as well as the charge state of the defects determine the device characteristics.

Realistic simulation of polycrystalline CIGS absorbers and experimental verification

2013 ◽  
Vol 1493 ◽  
pp. 153-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Maragliano ◽  
M. Stefancich ◽  
S. Rampino ◽  
L. Colace
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Electronic Structure ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Experimental Verification ◽  
Material Characterization ◽  
3D Model ◽  
Microcrystalline Structure ◽  
Electrical Parameters ◽  
Specific Objective

AbstractCu(InGa)Se2 solar cells modeling is challenging due to their complex electronic structure, to the presence of interface states between layer and grains and to the microcrystalline structure of the absorber. Here we present a ISE-TCAD based realistic absorber 3D model, with the specific objective to take into account, among several effects, these challenging aspects. The CdS/Cu(InGa)Se2 solar cell is modeled as an array of columnar microcells, connected in parallel, mimicking the polycrystalline nature of the absorber. The model optical and electrical parameters are optimized based on a review of available experimental material characterization and realization results. Simulation outcomes are compared with experimental data in order to validate the model.

The Pastes with Prototype Additive Deposited on Front Side Metallization Used in Photovoltaic Solar Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 293 ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Musztyfaga-Staszuk
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Fill Factor ◽  
Silicon Solar Cells ◽  
Front Side ◽  
Silver Paste ◽  
Production Processes ◽  
Photovoltaic Solar Cells ◽  
Screen Printed

In this paper are presented both the fill factor of 0.75 and an efficiency approaching 14.64 % of solar cell, which were achieved, despite the non-optimized process. A new Cu-based additive of pastes were applied for formation of front contact on silicon solar cells. Front contact were screen-printed using commercial silver paste containing the CuXX additive prepared at laboratory. It is the world's first copper based paste appropriate for high-temperature production processes of front contact of the solar cell.

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