The fundamental physics governing the thermal sensitivity of solar cells and the main criteria determining the ability of semiconductor materials to survive high temperatures are recalled. Materials and architectures of a selection of the solar cells tested so far are examined.
The causes of such deviations are multiple ( Temperature Sensitivity of Solar Cells in a Nutshell) and are usually investigated by analyzing additional experimental data, such as the EQE, and the typical figures of merit: short-circuit current ( Jsc ), open-circuit voltage, and fill factor values extracted from the I-V curves.
In the present article, a state-of-the-art of solar cells operating under thermal stress, at temperatures >100°C, is established. In the following section, physics governing the sensitivity to temperature of solar cells is summarized, with an emphasis on the critical elements for pushing the limits to high-temperature levels.
A priori, it is not advisable to operate solar cells at high temperature. The reason is simple: conversion efficiency drops with temperature. 1 In spite of this, there are cases in which solar cells are put under thermal stress ( Figure 1 ).
Temperature plays a crucial role in shaping the electrical characteristics of solar cells, impacting both voltage and current output. Regarding voltage, the open-circuit voltage (Voc) diminishes with rising temperatures, influencing the maximum power point voltage (Vmpp).
One of the main parameters that affect the solar cell performance is cell temperature; the solar cell output decreases with the increase of temperature. Therefore, it is important to select the proper solar cell technology that performs better at a specified location considering its average temperatures.
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The current available solar cells, however, suffer from a large efficiency drop under high temperature environments, which put significant constrains in inner planet missions. The goal of this research is to develop a highly efficient InGaN-based solar cell that enables a transformational change in the ability to efficiently generate ...
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This high temperature causes the cell surfaces to develop lower electrical efficiency and corrosion, resulting in the reduced service life of the PV panels. Empirical and theoretical studies have shown that high temperature is inversely linked to the PV module power out, and the PV panels performed better when a cooling process is applied.
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