On the formula for the upper limit of photovoltaic solar energy conversion efficiency

作者: A De Vos , C C Grosjean , H Pauwels

DOI: 10.1088/0022-3727/15/10/019

关键词: Computational physicsShockley–Queisser limitEnergy conversion efficiencySolar cell efficiencyPhotovoltaic effectLimit (music)Theory of solar cellsDiodeThermodynamic efficiency limitTheoretical physicsPhysics

摘要: The formula for the maximum efficiency of photovoltaic energy conversion in tandem solar cells is discussed. This obtained by use a thermodynamically founded diode I-V characteristic, and compared to previously published which was based on classical characteristic within framework theory Shockley Queisser (1961). Series expansions complicated are presented. They enable an easy accurate computation provide more insight basic limit effect.

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