Abstract
This conference paper investigates which reference spectrum should be used to design GaInP/GaAs/Ge triple-junction cells (at 300 K) in order to optimize their performance outdoors (at elevated temperatures). The outdoor performance is simulated using direct spectra from the recently proposed Module Energy Rating Procedure. We find that triple-junction cells designed for AM1.5D, low-AOD and AM1.5Gstandard spectra at 300 K all work well for maximizing daily energy production at elevated temperatures. AM1.5G cells are the best choice for midday power production, whereas AM1.5D cells are the best choice for power production during the morning and evening. Performance of cells optimized for a newly proposed Low-AOD spectrum is intermediate between these two extremes.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 7 |
| State | Published - 2002 |
| Event | 29th IEEE PV Specialists Conference - New Orleans, Louisiana Duration: 20 May 2002 → 24 May 2002 |
Conference
| Conference | 29th IEEE PV Specialists Conference |
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| City | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Period | 20/05/02 → 24/05/02 |
Bibliographical note
Prepared for the 29th IEEE PV Specialists Conference, 20-24 May 2002, New Orleans, LouisianaNREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-520-32225
Keywords
- design and performance
- GaInP/GaAs/Ge
- low aerosol optical depth (AOD)
- maximum daily energy (MDE)
- photocurrent
- PV
- triple-junction cells