Optimization of Anti-reflection Coating for Improving the Performance of GaAs Solar Cell

Investigation of the impact of different ARC layers using PC1D simulation: application to crystalline silicon solar cells

“…In Ref. [12][13][14][15], there were reports on simulation work using PC1D. Although same software was used in all their works, however, different ARCs and materials have been used by them.…”

“…Using ZnO and ZnS ARC, Naser et al simulated 18% and 19% efficient silicon solar cell with, respectively [15]. Thosar et al simulated GaAs solar cell and showed that optimum short-circuit current can be found using ZnO and MnO ARC with 65 nm and 80 nm thicknesses, respectively [14]. Daniel N. Wright et al reported 6.7% efficient solar cell with Si 3 N 4 and SiO 2 ARC upon crystalline silicon wafers [12].…”

“…The vast majority of ARC simulation studies indicate generally two or three single-layer ARC upon silicon solar cell with 3-13% efficiency [6,[12][13][14][15][16]. However, no reports were found showing the suitable wavelength for designing ARC and utilizing the concept of surface passivation upon ARC.…”

Taguchi method and Box-Behnken design approach for process parameter optimization of magnetite (Fe3O4) coating developed on stainless steel 410 grade by hot alkaline treatment

“…Here, the deposited MgO and ZnO films improved the light entering the GaAs solar cell by decreasing Fresnel reflection and thus enhancing the external efficiency of the GaAs solar cell. 26…”

“…Here, the deposited MgO and ZnO films improved the light entering the GaAs solar cell by decreasing Fresnel reflection and thus enhancing the external efficiency of the GaAs solar cell. 26 The anti-reflective effects of three nanostructure coatings, such as titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, and zinc oxide, on Si solar cells have also been investigated. The study revealed that zinc oxide-coated Si substrates established a minimum reflectance of 5% at a visible wavelength 550 to 600 nm range, that is, zinc oxide-coated Si can absorb most of the incident light in the visible region.…”