A computationally efficient multi-diode model for optimizing the front grid layout of multijunction solar cells under concentration

Chris H. van de  Stadt; Pilar E. Gonzalez; Harry A. Atwater; Rebecca  Saive

A computationally efficient multi-diode model for optimizing the front grid layout of multijunction solar cells under concentration

Chris H. van de Stadt, Pilar E. Gonzalez, Harry A. Atwater, Rebecca Saive

Complex Photonic Systems

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic

51 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

In this work, a novel multidiode model is proposed for optimizing the front grid of multijunction solar cells operating under concentration conditions. The model allows for quickly exploring the maximum achievable efficiency under a wide range of operating conditions and design parameters such as the redirecting capability, period and width of the fingers, the light concentration, and the metal and emitter sheet resistivity. The proposed multidiode model shows to be consistent with experimental data and with more complex modeling approaches such as the simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis (SPICE) model.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 2019)
Place of Publication	Piscataway, NJ
Publisher	IEEE
Number of pages	4
Publication status	Published - 2019
Event	46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2019 - Chicago, United States Duration: 16 Jun 2019 → 21 Jun 2019 Conference number: 46 https://www.ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC46/

Conference

Conference	46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2019
Abbreviated title	PVSC 2019
Country/Territory	United States
City	Chicago
Period	16/06/19 → 21/06/19
Internet address	https://www.ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC46/

Keywords

Solar cell front contact grids
Device modeling
Multijunction solar cells
Concentrator photovoltaics

Access to Document

VandeStadt2019computationallyAccepted author version, 798 KB

1 Poster

A computationally efficient multi-diode model for optimizing the front grid layout of multijunction solar cells under concentration
van de Stadt, C. H., Gonzalez, P. E., Atwater, H. A. & Saive, R., 20 Jun 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Academic

Cite this

@inproceedings{7141543687af4590913f1d318729f812,

title = "A computationally efficient multi-diode model for optimizing the front grid layout of multijunction solar cells under concentration",

abstract = "In this work, a novel multidiode model is proposed for optimizing the front grid of multijunction solar cells operating under concentration conditions. The model allows for quickly exploring the maximum achievable efficiency under a wide range of operating conditions and design parameters such as the redirecting capability, period and width of the fingers, the light concentration, and the metal and emitter sheet resistivity. The proposed multidiode model shows to be consistent with experimental data and with more complex modeling approaches such as the simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis (SPICE) model.",

keywords = "Solar cell front contact grids, Device modeling, Multijunction solar cells, Concentrator photovoltaics",

author = "{van de Stadt}, {Chris H.} and Gonzalez, {Pilar E.} and Atwater, {Harry A.} and Rebecca Saive",

year = "2019",

language = "English",

booktitle = "46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 2019)",

publisher = "IEEE",

address = "United States",

note = "46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2019, PVSC 2019 ; Conference date: 16-06-2019 Through 21-06-2019",

url = "https://www.ieee-pvsc.org/PVSC46/",

}

van de Stadt, CH, Gonzalez, PE, Atwater, HA & Saive, R 2019, A computationally efficient multi-diode model for optimizing the front grid layout of multijunction solar cells under concentration. in 46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 2019). IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, 46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2019, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 16/06/19.

A computationally efficient multi-diode model for optimizing the front grid layout of multijunction solar cells under concentration. / van de Stadt, Chris H.; Gonzalez, Pilar E.; Atwater, Harry A. et al.
46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 2019). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, 2019.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic

TY - GEN

T1 - A computationally efficient multi-diode model for optimizing the front grid layout of multijunction solar cells under concentration

AU - van de Stadt, Chris H.

AU - Gonzalez, Pilar E.

AU - Atwater, Harry A.

AU - Saive, Rebecca

N1 - Conference code: 46

PY - 2019

Y1 - 2019

N2 - In this work, a novel multidiode model is proposed for optimizing the front grid of multijunction solar cells operating under concentration conditions. The model allows for quickly exploring the maximum achievable efficiency under a wide range of operating conditions and design parameters such as the redirecting capability, period and width of the fingers, the light concentration, and the metal and emitter sheet resistivity. The proposed multidiode model shows to be consistent with experimental data and with more complex modeling approaches such as the simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis (SPICE) model.

AB - In this work, a novel multidiode model is proposed for optimizing the front grid of multijunction solar cells operating under concentration conditions. The model allows for quickly exploring the maximum achievable efficiency under a wide range of operating conditions and design parameters such as the redirecting capability, period and width of the fingers, the light concentration, and the metal and emitter sheet resistivity. The proposed multidiode model shows to be consistent with experimental data and with more complex modeling approaches such as the simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis (SPICE) model.

KW - Solar cell front contact grids

KW - Device modeling

KW - Multijunction solar cells

KW - Concentrator photovoltaics

M3 - Conference contribution

BT - 46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 2019)

PB - IEEE

CY - Piscataway, NJ

T2 - 46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2019

Y2 - 16 June 2019 through 21 June 2019

ER -