A new approach to high‐efficiency multi‐band‐gap solar cells
作者:
K. W. J. Barnham,
G. Duggan,
期刊:
Journal of Applied Physics
(AIP Available online 1990)
卷期:
Volume 67,
issue 7
页码: 3490-3493
ISSN:0021-8979
年代: 1990
DOI:10.1063/1.345339
出版商: AIP
数据来源: AIP
摘要:
The advantages of using multi‐quantum‐well or superlattice systems as the absorbers in concentrator solar cells are discussed. By adjusting the quantum‐well width, an effective band‐gap variation that covers the high‐efficiency region of the solar spectrum can be obtained. Higher efficiencies should result from the ability to optimize separately current and voltage generating factors. Suitable structures to ensure good carrier separation and collection and to obtain higher open‐circuit voltages are presented using the (AlGa)As/GaAs/(InGa)As system. Efficiencies above existing single‐band‐gap limits should be achievable, with upper limits in excess of 40%.
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