Raising the one-sun conversion efficiency of III-V/Si solar cells to 32.8% for two junctions and 35.9% for three junctions
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DOI: 10.1038/nenergy.2017.144
Abstract: To improve the efficiency of photovoltaic devices while keeping the same spatial footprint, solar cells can be stacked on top of each other. Here, Essig et al. fabricate very efficient dual-junction and triple-junction solar cells… read more here.
Keywords: one sun; efficiency; iii solar; raising one ... See more keywords
External contacts formation for thin-film III–V solar cells exploiting inkjet printing
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0276377
Abstract: The development of advanced thin-film III–V solar cells requires deploying electrical contacting technology to avoid performance degradation associated with the use of standard techniques. Given the thickness of only a few micrometers of such devices,… read more here.
Keywords: film iii; solar cells; thin film; iii solar ... See more keywords
Modeling free-carrier absorption in ultrathin III-V solar cells with light management.
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DOI: 10.1364/oe.452170
Abstract: Ultrathin III-V solar cells with proper light management have become more attractive than their optically thick counterparts as they are less expensive and lightweight, can maintain photon absorption, and have high radiation tolerance for space-related… read more here.
Keywords: iii solar; absorption; cells light; solar cells ... See more keywords