A Review of Different Types of Solar Cell Materials Employed in Bifacial Solar Photovoltaic Panel

Vimala, M.; Ramadas, Geetha; Perarasi, Muthaiya; Manokar, A. Muthu; Sathyamurthy, Ravishankar

doi:10.3390/en16083605

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“…When analyzed compared with monofacial cells, bifacial PV panels are seen as a potential opportunity to reduce the cost of solar energy conversion. The bifacial panel is a new technology that increases the electrical energy production per square meter of the PV module by utilizing light absorption from albedo [41].…”

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Experimental Investigation of the BIPV System under Şanlıurfa Meteorological Conditions

Demir,

Aktacir

2023

Applied Sciences

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In this study, under the meteorological conditions of Şanlıurfa, Turkey, some parameter studies were conducted to more efficiently utilize Building Integrated Photovoltaic BIPV systems placed on different facades of a building. For this purpose, one single-sided (monofacial) panel was placed on both the roof and the east facade. As an innovation brought about by this study, both bifacial and monofacial panels with the same production potential were compared under the same conditions on the south facade. In addition, to enhance the production performance of the rear surface of the bifacial panel, a reflector was placed on the wall surface by leaving a gap between the wall and the panel. The experimental study was conducted between February and July. In addition, the building model created experimentally was analyzed monthly using the PVsyst program for a duration of one year. According to the study results, in the 6-month BIPV experimental application, the electrical production of the bifacial panel was found to be 15.1% higher than that of the monofacial panel under the same conditions. In addition, based on the 1-year results in the PVsyst analysis, the bifacial panel demonstrated a 5.86% higher production performance compared with the monofacial panel. This demonstrates that the efficiency of the bifacial panel in the experimental setup was enhanced by placing a reflective surface on the structure wall behind it. According to the complete annual analysis results obtained from the PVsyst analysis, the bifacial panel in the south produced 401.65 kWh, the monofacial panel produced 379.41 kWh, the panel on the eastern facade produced 313.34 kWh, and the rooftop panel, where the highest production was recorded, generated 505.64 kWh of energy. Therefore, it is anticipated that the use of bifacial panels with reflective surfaces on the roof under the meteorological conditions of Şanlıurfa will demonstrate the highest performance for the BIPV system.

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Experimental Investigation of the BIPV System under Şanlıurfa Meteorological Conditions

Demir,

Aktacir

2023

Applied Sciences

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“…If manufactured on n-type silicon wafers, these solar cells are potential candidates for bifacial devices, exhibiting a high bifaciality coefficient. This coefficient is defined as the ratio of lower efficiency in relation to the higher efficiency subject to the same irradiance and measured independently 5,6 . Bifacial cells can take advantage of solar radiation reflected by the surroundings, reaching the rear face of the cell.…”

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TiO2 Thin Films by Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition for Rear Surface Passivation of p-PERT Solar Cells

Moehlecke,

Model,

Zanesco

et al. 2024

Mat. Res.

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The aim of this paper was to analyze the passivation of the rear face of silicon solar cells by TiO 2 thin films produced by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition (APCVD). A compact highthroughput APCVD system was employed to deposit the TiO 2 films. Silicon solar cells with a n + pp + PERT (passivated emitter rear totally-diffused) structure were produced and characterized. The use of TiO 2 on the rear face resulted in a 0.5 mA/cm 2 increase in short-circuit current density and a 0.5% absolute improvement in efficiency compared to devices without a passivation layer. Analyzing the internal quantum efficiency of the devices, we concluded that this economically technique provides passivation on the p + surface, doped with boron, similar to that obtained with thermally grown silicon oxide films.

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“…SHJ solar cells are known for their high open-circuit voltage, conversion efficiency, excellent bifacial factors, and facilitation of lowtemperature processes. These attributes make SHJ solar cells a potentially cost-competitive option for large-scale industrialization [1][2][3]. Many organizations have investigated heterojunction technology in relation to crystalline solar cells, which constitute a promising candidate for further increasing solar cell efficiency.…”

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Study of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Electrodeposited Cu on Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells

Jing¹,

Shan²,

Huang³

et al. 2023

Metals

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This study investigated the use of a pure copper seed layer to improve the adhesion strength and reduce the residual stress of electroplated copper films for heterojunction technology in crystalline solar cells. The experiment involved depositing a copper seed layer and an indium tin oxide (ITO) layer on textured silicon using sputtering. This resulted in the formation of a Cu(s)/ITO/Si structure. Following this step, a 10 µm thick copper layer was electroplated onto the Cu(s)/ITO/Si structure. Various characterization techniques were employed to evaluate the electroplated copper films’ microstructures, residual stress, and adhesion strength. The microstructures of the films were examined using a scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM), revealing a twin structure with a grain size of approximately 1 µm. The residual stresses of the as-deposited and annealed samples were measured using an X-ray diffractometer (XRD), yielding values of 76.4 MPa and 49.1 MPa, respectively. The as-deposited sample exhibited higher tension compared to the annealed sample. To assess the adhesion strength of the electroplated copper films, peel-off tests were conducted at a 90° angle with a constant speed of 30 mm/min. The peel force, measured in units of N/mm, was similar for both the as-deposited and annealed samples. Specifically, the peel force for electroplating copper on the copper seed layer on the ITO was determined to be 2.6 N/mm for the maximum value and 2.25 N/mm for the average value. This study demonstrated that using a pure copper seed layer during electroplating can improve adhesion strength and reduce residual stress in copper films for heterojunction technology in crystalline solar cells. These findings contribute to the development of more reliable and efficient solar-cell-manufacturing processes.

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A Review of Different Types of Solar Cell Materials Employed in Bifacial Solar Photovoltaic Panel

Cited by 8 publications

References 34 publications

Experimental Investigation of the BIPV System under Şanlıurfa Meteorological Conditions

Experimental Investigation of the BIPV System under Şanlıurfa Meteorological Conditions

TiO2 Thin Films by Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition for Rear Surface Passivation of p-PERT Solar Cells

Study of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Electrodeposited Cu on Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells

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