Performance Aspects For Thin-Film-Silicon-Hydrogen Solar Cells

D. L. Morel

doi:10.1117/12.937241

20 November 1986 Performance Aspects For Thin-Film-Silicon-Hydrogen Solar Cells

D. L. Morel

Proceedings Volume 0706, Photovoltaics for Commercial Solar Power Applications; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.937241
Event: Cambridge Symposium-Fiber/LASE '86, 1986, Cambridge, MA, United States

Abstract

Thin film tandem devices are progressing toward required performance levels for large scale power plant use. Two different approaches, 4-terminal thin-film-silicon-hydrogen/copper indium diselenide hybrid, and thin-film-silicon-hydrogen/thin-film-silicon-germanium hydrogen series tandems, are emerging as the leading contenders. Each of these employs thin-film-silicon-hydrogen as the top device, and each has different technological problems limiting performance. These differences are explored and contrasted. Particular emphasis is placed upon spectral mismatch issues using outdoor data from representative modules. Evaluation in terms of energy delivery rather than peak efficiency is discussed.

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D. L. Morel "Performance Aspects For Thin-Film-Silicon-Hydrogen Solar Cells", Proc. SPIE 0706, Photovoltaics for Commercial Solar Power Applications, (20 November 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.937241

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