Computational modelling ofthe reflectivity of AlGaAs/GaAs and SiGe/Si quantum well solar cells
Zahedi, Ahmad, and Rault, Francis (2003) Computational modelling ofthe reflectivity of AlGaAs/GaAs and SiGe/Si quantum well solar cells. Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, 79 (4). pp. 471-484.
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Abstract
In this paper the modelling ofthe reflectivity of two quantum well solar cells (QWSC) are theoretically developed and computationally analysed. The new reflectivity model is based on the Modified Single Effective Oscillator model combined with Fresnel’s equation. The model takes into consideration the effects of the design parameters including concentration levels, structural properties ofthe device (well length, etc.), operating temperature and electric field effects. The results generated are for a bare AlGaAs/GaAs cell and the same cell with a ZnS antireflection coating (ARC). Further investigations include a bare SiGe/Si cell and the same cell with a Ta2O5 ARC. The results generated are accurate and match with experimental data for similar cells. The analysis is performed for AM 1.5 spectrum. The model is intended to be an aid to QWSC designers.
Item ID: | 11390 |
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Item Type: | Article (Research - C1) |
ISSN: | 0927-0248 |
Keywords: | computational modelling; quantum well solar cell; reflectivity; AlGaAs/GaAs; SiGe/Si |
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Date Deposited: | 01 Jun 2010 03:51 |
FoR Codes: | 02 PHYSICAL SCIENCES > 0299 Other Physical Sciences > 029999 Physical Sciences not elsewhere classified @ 100% |
SEO Codes: | 85 ENERGY > 8505 Renewable Energy > 850504 Solar-Photovoltaic Energy @ 100% |
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