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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 13-21 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Energy Procedia |
| Volume | 38 |
| Early online date | 5 Sept 2013 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | 3rd International Conference on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaics, SiliconPV 2013 - Hamelin, Germany Duration: 25 Mar 2013 → 27 Mar 2013 |
Abstract
The optimization of solar cells with localized rear contacts usually requires numerical simulation. Here we compare Sentaurus Device to a simpler Conductive Boundary (CoBo) simulator and to an approximate Geometric model. Optimization examples are given for devices with linear rear contacts in low and high injection conditions. The three modelling tools are in good agreement for high quality devices with negligible bulk and rear surface recombination. Discrepancies between the three models, generally small, are identified and explained.
Keywords
- Modelling, Partial Rear Contact solar cells
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy(all)
- General Energy
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In: Energy Procedia, Vol. 38, 2013, p. 13-21.
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AU - Yan, Di
AU - Haase, Felix
AU - Petermann, Jan H.
AU - Brendel, Rolf
PY - 2013
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JO - Energy Procedia
JF - Energy Procedia
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