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Optical modelling of a single-junction p-i-n type and tandem structure amorphous silicon solar cells with perfect current matching

Stulik, P and Singh, J (1997). Optical modelling of a single-junction p-i-n type and tandem structure amorphous silicon solar cells with perfect current matching. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells,46(4):271-288.

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Title Optical modelling of a single-junction p-i-n type and tandem structure amorphous silicon solar cells with perfect current matching
Author Stulik, P
Singh, J
Journal Name Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Publication Date 1997
Volume Number 46
Issue Number 4
ISSN 0927-0248   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Scopus ID 2-s2.0-0031177196
Start Page 271
End Page 288
Total Pages 18
Place of Publication The Netherlands
Publisher North Holland Elsevier
HERDC Category C1 - Journal Article (DEST)
Abstract Using the admittance analysis method, the optimal design of a single junction a-Si : H solar cell is suggested and its photovoltaic parameters are calculated. The technique is then extended to design a tandem structure of two cells stacked one on the top of the other and connected in series. The top cell is considered of a-Si:H and bottom of a-SiGe : H and the condition of current matching is applied to determine the tandem's optimal design. The efficiency of the single-junction cell with the optimal design is predicted to be 13.1% and that of the tandem cell with the perfect current matching is 20.8%. The results of our calculations are discussed in the light of the recent experimental results.
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0927-0248(97)00010-X   (check subscription with CDU E-Gateway service for CDU Staff and Students  check subscription with CDU E-Gateway in new window)
 
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