1. Input parameters for the simulation of silicon solar cells in 2014
- Author
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Johannes Greulich, Andreas Fell, Martin Hermle, Matthias Müller, Ingrid G. Romijn, Kean Chern Fong, Pietro P. Altermatt, G.J.M. Janssen, Heiko Steinkemper, Rolf Stangl, Anita Ho-Baillie, Keith R. McIntosh, Malcolm Abbott, Byungsul Min, and Publica
- Subjects
device simulation ,business.industry ,Computer science ,Herstellung und Analyse von hocheffizienten Solarzellen ,Messtechnik und Produktionskontrolle ,cell simulation ,Control engineering ,Nanotechnology ,Replicate ,Condensed Matter Physics ,Base (topology) ,Replication (computing) ,Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials ,Silicium-Photovoltaik ,photovoltaics ,Photovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collector ,Photovoltaics ,solar cells ,Point (geometry) ,State (computer science) ,Crystalline silicon ,Electrical and Electronic Engineering ,business ,Charakterisierung von Prozess- und Silicium-Materialien ,Solarzellen - Entwicklung und Charakterisierung - Abstract
Within the silicon photovoltaics (PV) community, there are many approaches, tools, and input parameters for simulating solar cells, making it difficult for newcomers to establish a complete and representative starting point and imposing high requirements on experts to tediously state all assumptions and inputs for replication. In this review, we address these problems by providing complete and representative input parameter sets to simulate six major types of crystalline silicon solar cells. Where possible, the inputs are justified and up-to-date for the respective cell types, and they produce representative measurable cell characteristics. Details of the modeling approaches that can replicate the simulations are presented as well. The input parameters listed here provide a sensible and consistent reference point for researchers on which to base their refinements and extensions.
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- 2015