All the aspects presented in this chapter will be discussed in greater detail in the following chapters. The working principle of solar cells is based on the photovoltaic effect, i.e. the generation of a potential difference at the junction of two different materials in response to electromag-netic radiation.
We will now: Discuss in more detail, whilst using the corresponding equations, the functioning of a solar cell; the goal here is to look at the main parameters of the solar cell: short-circuit current density Jsc, open-circuit voltage Voc, Fill Factor FF and efficiency η.
Typical characteristics of solar cells: dark characteristics and illuminated characteristics. The “active quadrant” is the quadrant, where the solar cell can furnish power to a load; MPP is the “maximum power point”, the point on the illuminated characteristics, where the power furnished to the load is a maximum (see text).
Compared to most existing books in the market, which usually analyze existing solar cell approaches this volume provides a more comprehensive view on the field. Thus, it offers an in-depth discussion of the basic concepts of solar cell design and their development, leading to higher power conversion efficiencies.
The silicon solar cells received their major application with the famous US Space program and were used to power radio in US Vanguard Satellite. Since then, solar cells are used as vital components of the various space programs. These are used in all kind of satellites, i.e., defense, communication, research, etc.
solar cells emerged. Currently there is a lot of solar the in the industry as Third-generation solar cells. others. This new generation of solar cells are be- nologies, organic dyes, and conductive plastics. ple, and to develop more and different uses. called Grätzel cells named after the developer. the energy generation. Among various solar
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