There are three metrics which will determine solar cell efficiency: the open circuit voltage (V OC), the short circuit current (J SC), and the fill factor (FF). When measuring solar cells, we often refer to current density, J, rather than just current, I. This allows researchers to compare devices with different active areas.
There are several methods used to characterize solar cells. The most common and essential measurement you can take is the current-voltage (I-V) sweep. From this, you can calculate all the necessary device metrics needed to work out the efficiency of your solar cell. The I-V sweep is a quick measurement.
Three main measuring systems are required for the calibration of solar cells: one to determine the active area, another to determine the spectral responsivity, and a third one to measure the I–V characteristics.
The measured values for voltage, current and temperature are recorded by separate and externally triggered calibrated multimeters. Both n- and p-type solar cells with edge lengths between 20 and 175mm and short-circuit currents of up to 15A are measured. Figure 2. CalTeC’s I–V curve measurement facility.
Another trusted way of measuring the ideality factor of a solar cell is by doing a light intensity study. To do this, you measure a J-V curve from the solar cell at various fractions and/or multiples of 1 Sun, and the linear relationship between V OC and light intensity will give you the ideality factor.
With regard to a measurement service, a reference solar cell has been fabricated and tested, and a comprehensive uncertainty budget has been developed for it. Initially, the majority of the progress noted above was achieved while focusing on applications to single-junction, monocrystalline silicon (mono-Si) PV cells.
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