Detailed balance limit of the efficiency of tandem solar cells
@article{Vos1980DetailedBL, title={Detailed balance limit of the efficiency of tandem solar cells}, author={A de Vos}, journal={Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics}, year={1980}, volume={13}, pages={839 - 846} }
The fundamental (detailed balance) limit of the performance of a tandem structure is presented. The model takes into account the fact that a particular cell is not only illuminated by part of the solar irradiance but also by the electroluminescence of other cells of the set. Whereas, under 1 sun irradiance, a single solar cell only converts 30% of the solar energy, a tandem structure of two cells can convert 42%, a tandem structure of three cells can convert 49%, etc. Under the highest possible…
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The effect of double doped nc-Si:H tunnel recombination junction in a-Si:H/c-Si tandem solar cells
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In this study, tunneling mechanisms controlling the a-Si:H thin film/c-Si tandem solar cell were investigated employing numerical simulation. First, the effect of doped nc-Si:H tunnel recombination…
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