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New Module Design with 4-Junction Solar Cells for High Efficiencies.
- Source :
- AIP Conference Proceedings; 2015, Vol. 1679 Issue 1, p1-8, 8p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Charts, 6 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- CPV systems using 3-junction solar cells have proven good performance and reliability. As the performance of 3-junction cells is saturating [1], the logical next step is the introduction of 4-junction (4-J) solar cells into CPV modules. The current world record for cell efficiency under concentrated light of 46.0% was achieved using a wafer bonded Soitec 4-J cell (SmartCellTM) [1-4]. This paper discusses a new module design, optimized for harvesting the full potential provided by this high cell efficiency. Prototype modules have been built in order to explore the design space. A module efficiency of 38.9% under concentrator standard test conditions has been achieved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0094243X
- Volume :
- 1679
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- AIP Conference Proceedings
- Publication Type :
- Conference
- Accession number :
- 110052422
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4931553