Fundamentals of three-terminal tandem solar cells: a comprehensive taxonomy

Autor: William E. McMahon, Michael Rienäcker, Robby Peibst, Adele C. Tamboli, Emily L. Warren, Kaitlyn VanSant, Riley C. Whitehead
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: 2020 47th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC).
DOI: 10.1109/pvsc45281.2020.9300916
Popis: Three-terminal tandem (3TT) solar cells can overcome some of the limitations of two- and four-terminal tandem designs. However, the coupled nature of the cells adds a degree of complexity to the devices themselves and the ways that their performance can be measured and reported. To facilitate understanding, we have developed a taxonomy which encompasses all types of 3TT devices, enabling a common nomenclature for discussing devices and performance. Once the physical devices, contact nodes, and loading circuitry have been self-consistently described, it becomes apparent that a wide range of 3TT devices share a common set of design and operating principles.
Databáze: OpenAIRE