Work

A Comprehensive Approach to Optimization of Silicon-Based Solar Cells

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In this work, we report a detailed scheme of computational optimization of solar cell structures and parameters using PC1D and AFORS-HET codes. Each parameter’s influence on the properties of the components of heterojunction silicon-based solar cells (HIT) has been thoroughly examined. The proposed approach follows a stringent sequence of steps to optimize various parameters of the studied HITs. Furthermore, we have revealed the effects of the metal-semiconductor contact, and a model of a photocell with an ohmic contact and a Schottky contact has been simulated. The optimal model of HIT for available materials has been proposed and fabricated based on the results of these simulations. A comparison of predicted and measured performance unequivocally demonstrates the efficiency of the proposed scheme in developing silicon-based HITs, providing reassurance about its practical application.

Source: Surfaces

DOI: 10.3390/surfaces7040062

Authors: Nikolay Chuchvaga, Nazira Aubakirova, Nurlan Tokmoldin, Vasiliy Klimenov, Danil W. Boukhvalov

Institutions: Satbayev University, Institute of Physics and Technology, University of Potsdam, Paul Drude Institute for Solid State Electronics, Nanjing Forestry University

Language: English

Topic: Silicon and Solar Cell Technologies

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,819