Criteria for the Design of GaInP/GaAs/Ge Triple-Junction Cells to Optimize Their Performance Outdoors

W. E. McMahon; Sarah Kurtz; K. Emery; M. S. Young

Criteria for the Design of GaInP/GaAs/Ge Triple-Junction Cells to Optimize Their Performance Outdoors

W. E. McMahon, Sarah Kurtz, K. Emery, M. S. Young

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Abstract

This 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 AM1.5G standard 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 AM1.50 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
Pages	931-934
Number of pages	4
State	Published - 2002
Event	29th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - New Orleans, LA, United States Duration: 19 May 2002 → 24 May 2002

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Conference	29th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
Country/Territory	United States
City	New Orleans, LA
Period	19/05/02 → 24/05/02

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For preprint version including full text online document, see NREL/CP-520-32225

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NREL/CP-520-33726

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Criteria for the Design of GaInP/GaAs/Ge Triple-Junction Cells to Optimize Their Performance Outdoors

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