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Optimization of Electrics Parameters CdS/CdTe Thin Film Solar Cell Using Dielectric Model
Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
University Paris-Creteil, Centre for Studies and Research in Thermal, Environment and Systems (CERTES EA 3481), Paris, France
Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
University Paris-Creteil, Centre for Studies and Research in Thermal, Environment and Systems (CERTES EA 3481), Paris, France
- 1 Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
- 2 University Paris-Creteil, Centre for Studies and Research in Thermal, Environment and Systems (CERTES EA 3481), Paris, France
- 3 Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
- 4 Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
- 5 Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
- 6 Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
- 7 Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
- 8 Laboratory of Semiconductors and Solar Energy, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
- 9 University Paris-Creteil, Centre for Studies and Research in Thermal, Environment and Systems (CERTES EA 3481), Paris, France
World Journal of Condensed Matter Physics·Volume 06 (2016)·Pages 75–86·Published 14 April 2016·DOI10.4236/wjcmp.2016.62011
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Abstract
Abstract *Corresponding author. In this paper, the electrical properties of heterojunction solar cells thin film n-CdS/p-CdTe from dielectric model have been studied. Based on the expression of the minority, carriers density in the p-CdTe base of solar cell, the photocurrent density and that of the photo voltage are determined according to the cell dimensions, doping levels, the absorption coefficient, the solar irradiance and the temperature, etc. Fitting using Mathcad and Origin Lab software on the photocurrent and the photovoltage of the n-CdS/p-CdTe enabled to determine the series, shunt resistance and the maximum power point. The results obtained, in good agreement with experimental results, allow operating simulations for optimizing maximum outputs parameters (I p , V p ). Thereafter, it is proposed a type of photovoltaic generator module with a good command of the design parameters for better efficiency.
KeywordsSolar CellsHeterojunctionSeries ResistanceShunt ResistanceMaximum Power PointIrradiationTemperature
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