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Optimized Single and Double Layer Antireflection Coatings for GaAs Solar Cells

Year 2013, Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 79 - 83, 01.03.2013

Abstract

In this paper, the effects of antireflection coatings on the performance of GaAs solar cells are investigated. Also, the conversion efficiency, short circuit current and open circuit voltage of the solar cell are calculated in various thicknesses and refractive indices of coating materials. Single and double layer coatings are utilized in order to achieve the highest performance. Simulation results show an optimum point for the thickness and refractive indices of the materials used as single and double layer antireflection coatings. Finally, 16.97% conversion efficiency, 27.91mA short circuit current and about 0.944V open circuit voltage are achieved for GaAs single cell with a low 5nm TiO2 thickness in Al2O3/TiO2 double layer coating. But the lower thickness of TiO2 increases the incident angle dependency of the reflectance.

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Year 2013, Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 79 - 83, 01.03.2013

Abstract

References

  • A. Bahrami, S. “Photovoltaic principles and recent developments”, Optical and Quantum Electronics, vol. 45, pp. 161-197, 2013. S. cells technology:
  • T. Zdanowicz, T. Rodziewicz, and M. Zabkowska- Waclawek, “Theoretical analysis of the optimum energy band gap of semiconductors for fabrication of solar cells for applications in higher latitudes locations”, Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, vol. 87, pp. 757-769, 2005.
  • S. Jung, Y. Kim, S. Kim, and S. Yoo, “Design and fabrication of multi-layer antireflection coating for III-V solar cell”, Current Applied Physics, vol. 11, pp. 538- 541, 2011.
  • H. A. Macleod, Thin-film optical filters, 2nd ed., Bristol: Adam Hilger Ltd, 1986.
  • S. Al-Turk, Analytic Optimization Modeling of Anti- Reflection Coatings for Solar Cells, Open Access Dissertations and Theses, Paper 6252, 2011.
  • D. M. Chapin, C. S. Fuller, and G. L. Pearson, “A New Silicon p-n Junction Photocell for Converting Solar Radiation into Electrical Power,” J. Appl. Phys., vol. 25, pp. 676-677, 1954.
  • S. Chattopadhyay, Y. F. Huang, Y. J. Jen, A. Ganguly, K.H. Chen, and L. C. Chen, “Anti-reflecting and photonic nanostructures,” Materials Science and Engineering R, vol. 69, pp. 1-35, 2010.
  • B. Kumar, T. B. Pandian, E. Sreekiran, and S. Narayanan, “Benefit of Dual Layer Silicon Nitride Anti-Reflection Coating,” 31st IEEE PVSC, Orlando, Florida, pp. 1205- 1208, 3-7 Jan. 2005.
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Primary Language English
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Ali Bahrami This is me

Shahram Mohammadnejad This is me

Nima Jouyandeh Abkenar This is me

Saeede Soleimaninezhad This is me

Publication Date March 1, 2013
Published in Issue Year 2013 Volume: 3 Issue: 1

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APA Bahrami, A., Mohammadnejad, S., Abkenar, N. J., Soleimaninezhad, S. (2013). Optimized Single and Double Layer Antireflection Coatings for GaAs Solar Cells. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research, 3(1), 79-83.
AMA Bahrami A, Mohammadnejad S, Abkenar NJ, Soleimaninezhad S. Optimized Single and Double Layer Antireflection Coatings for GaAs Solar Cells. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research. March 2013;3(1):79-83.
Chicago Bahrami, Ali, Shahram Mohammadnejad, Nima Jouyandeh Abkenar, and Saeede Soleimaninezhad. “Optimized Single and Double Layer Antireflection Coatings for GaAs Solar Cells”. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research 3, no. 1 (March 2013): 79-83.
EndNote Bahrami A, Mohammadnejad S, Abkenar NJ, Soleimaninezhad S (March 1, 2013) Optimized Single and Double Layer Antireflection Coatings for GaAs Solar Cells. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research 3 1 79–83.
IEEE A. Bahrami, S. Mohammadnejad, N. J. Abkenar, and S. Soleimaninezhad, “Optimized Single and Double Layer Antireflection Coatings for GaAs Solar Cells”, International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 79–83, 2013.
ISNAD Bahrami, Ali et al. “Optimized Single and Double Layer Antireflection Coatings for GaAs Solar Cells”. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research 3/1 (March 2013), 79-83.
JAMA Bahrami A, Mohammadnejad S, Abkenar NJ, Soleimaninezhad S. Optimized Single and Double Layer Antireflection Coatings for GaAs Solar Cells. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research. 2013;3:79–83.
MLA Bahrami, Ali et al. “Optimized Single and Double Layer Antireflection Coatings for GaAs Solar Cells”. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research, vol. 3, no. 1, 2013, pp. 79-83.
Vancouver Bahrami A, Mohammadnejad S, Abkenar NJ, Soleimaninezhad S. Optimized Single and Double Layer Antireflection Coatings for GaAs Solar Cells. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research. 2013;3(1):79-83.