A Monolithic Three-Terminal GaInAsP/GaInAs Tandem Solar Cell

M. A. Steiner; M. W. Wanlass; J. J. Carapella; A. Duda; J. S. Ward; T. E. Moriarty; K. A. Emery

doi:10.1002/pip.913

A Monolithic Three-Terminal GaInAsP/GaInAs Tandem Solar Cell

M. A. Steiner, M. W. Wanlass, J. J. Carapella, A. Duda, J. S. Ward, T. E. Moriarty, K. A. Emery

Chemistry and Nanoscience

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Abstract

We describe the design and performance of a three-terminal tandem solar cell for low-concentration terrestrial applications. Designed for operation under a GaAs filter, the tandem demonstrates cumulative conversion efficiencies of 10.2 and 11.9% at 1 sun and 45 suns, respectively, under the concentrated direct spectrum. The middle terminal is shared between the two subcells and allows them to be operated independently at their respective maximum power points.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	587-593
Number of pages	7
Journal	Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications
Volume	17
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/pip.913 https://doi.org/10.1002/pip.913
State	Published - 2009

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NREL/JA-520-45339

Keywords

Concentrator
Gaas filter
Gainas
Gainasp
III-V semiconductors
Solar cell
Tandem
Three terminal

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