2010 · 17 citations · 3 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMaterials ScienceElectronic MaterialsSemiconductor DevicesSemiconductor MaterialsPhotovoltaic DevicesPhotovoltaic MaterialsSilicon MaterialsSolar Cell MaterialsSolar CellsSolar Energy SystemsBack Contact MaterialsCrystalline SiliconCrystalline Silicon Solar CellsPhotovoltaic Performance AnalysisPhotovoltaic SystemsSilicon Solar CellsSolar Cell CharacterizationSolar Cell Device Physics
Herein, the performance of low-cost crystalline silicon solar cells under low to medium levels of concentration is explored. Simulations and experimental results are shown for concentrations up to 20 suns. An efficiency of 23% at 9 suns is achieved on a 34.5 mm × 125 mm solar cell using SunPower's standard production process. Low sensitivity of cell performance to illumination profile and position is also demonstrated.
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