Systematic Modeling and Optimization for High-Efficiency Interdigitated Back-Contact Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells

IF 3.6 4区工程技术 Q3 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy technology Pub Date : 2024-08-06 DOI:10.1002/ente.202400831

Muhammad Quddamah Khokhar, Hasnain Yousuf, Alamgeer, Mengmeng Chu, Rafi Ur Rahman, Jaljalalul Abedin Jony, Shahzada Qamar Hussain, Duy Phong Pham, Junsin Yi

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Abstract

This study utilizes Quokka3, an advanced solar cell simulation program, specifically tailored for interdigitated back-contact (IBC) crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells. Through meticulous Quokka3 simulations, the influence of several geometric and wafer characteristics of the solar cell backside on current–voltage (I–V) performance has been scientifically explored for IBC c-Si solar cells. The investigation encompasses parameters such as wafer thickness, bulk lifetime, resistivity, emitter and back surface field area fraction, and front- and rear-surface passivation. Optimal values for these parameters have been proposed to enhance the efficiency of IBC solar cells. These recommendations contain an emitter percentage of 70%, a wafer thickness ranging from 200 μm, a wafer resistivity of 1 Ω cm, and a wafer bulk lifetime of at least 10 ms. Moreover, under conditions where the cell is not short-circuited, the potential for achieving higher cell efficiency, up to 26.64%, has been shown.

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高效互嵌式背接触晶体硅太阳能电池的系统建模与优化

本研究利用 Quokka3 这一先进的太阳能电池仿真程序，专门为互嵌背接触（IBC）晶体硅（c-Si）太阳能电池量身定制。通过细致的 Quokka3 仿真，科学地探讨了太阳能电池背面的若干几何和晶片特性对 IBC 晶体硅太阳能电池电流-电压（I-V）性能的影响。研究涉及的参数包括晶片厚度、体寿命、电阻率、发射极和背面场面积分数以及前后表面钝化。为提高 IBC 太阳能电池的效率，提出了这些参数的最佳值。这些建议包括 70% 的发射极比例、200 μm 以上的晶片厚度、1 Ω cm 的晶片电阻率以及至少 10 ms 的晶片整体寿命。此外，在电池不短路的条件下，还显示出实现更高的电池效率（高达 26.64%）的潜力。

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Energy technology ENERGY & FUELS-

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7.00

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5.30%

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审稿时长

1.3 months

期刊介绍： Energy Technology provides a forum for researchers and engineers from all relevant disciplines concerned with the generation, conversion, storage, and distribution of energy. This new journal shall publish articles covering all technical aspects of energy process engineering from different perspectives, e.g., new concepts of energy generation and conversion; design, operation, control, and optimization of processes for energy generation (e.g., carbon capture) and conversion of energy carriers; improvement of existing processes; combination of single components to systems for energy generation; design of systems for energy storage; production processes of fuels, e.g., hydrogen, electricity, petroleum, biobased fuels; concepts and design of devices for energy distribution.