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The optimum efficiency of 36.52% (<span><svg height=\"8.73137pt\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.2063904pt\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"-0.0498162 -8.52498 31.462 8.73137\" width=\"31.462pt\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink\"><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,0,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,7.873,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,14.621,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,23.831,0)\"></path></g></svg><span></span><svg height=\"8.73137pt\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.2063904pt\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"35.0441838 -8.52498 28.157 8.73137\" width=\"28.157pt\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink\"><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,35.094,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,41.334,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,44.298,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,50.54,0)\"><use xlink:href=\"#g113-50\"></use></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,56.78,0)\"></path></g></svg></span> V, <span><svg height=\"10.7539pt\" style=\"vertical-align:-2.22892pt\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"-0.0498162 -8.52498 25.969 10.7539\" width=\"25.969pt\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink\"><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,0,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,4.277,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,9.152,0)\"><use xlink:href=\"#g190-100\"></use></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,18.338,0)\"><use xlink:href=\"#g117-34\"></use></g></svg><span></span><svg height=\"10.7539pt\" style=\"vertical-align:-2.22892pt\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"29.5511838 -8.52498 34.42 10.7539\" width=\"34.42pt\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink\"><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,29.601,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,35.841,0)\"><use xlink:href=\"#g113-56\"></use></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,42.083,0)\"><use xlink:href=\"#g113-47\"></use></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,45.047,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,51.287,0)\"><use xlink:href=\"#g113-49\"></use></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,57.527,0)\"></path></g></svg></span> mA/cm<sup>2</sup>, and <span><svg height=\"8.73137pt\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.2063904pt\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"-0.0498162 -8.52498 25.068 8.73137\" width=\"25.068pt\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink\"><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,0,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,6.877,0)\"><use xlink:href=\"#g190-71\"></use></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,17.437,0)\"><use xlink:href=\"#g117-34\"></use></g></svg><span></span><span><svg height=\"8.73137pt\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.2063904pt\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"28.6501838 -8.52498 28.157 8.73137\" width=\"28.157pt\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink\"><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,28.7,0)\"><use xlink:href=\"#g113-49\"></use></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,34.94,0)\"><use xlink:href=\"#g113-47\"></use></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,37.904,0)\"><use xlink:href=\"#g113-56\"></use></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,44.146,0)\"></path></g><g transform=\"matrix(.013,0,0,-0.013,50.386,0)\"></path></g></svg>)</span></span> has been achieved with this intrinsic layer. It has also been observed the solar cell without intrinsic layer. In this case, the maximum efficiency of 2.378% has been observed which is very poor. The heterojunction solar cell also has been investigated with electron blocking layer (EBL) and defect layer. In this case, the simulation result shows the lower efficiency (34.357%) than the previous. This research paper introduces an optimized model of a heterojunction solar cell enhanced with an intrinsic layer to improve efficiency. The proposed design shows significant promise in its theoretical framework. Looking forward, the design could be realized in laboratory settings and has the potential to be scaled up for broader applications.","PeriodicalId":14195,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Photoenergy","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1000,"publicationDate":"2024-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"International Journal of Photoenergy","FirstCategoryId":"5","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6846310","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
In this study, a heterojunction (P+ a-SiC/i intrinsic/n-Si) solar cell has been examined and characterized using the Analysis of Microelectronics and Photonic Structures (AMPS-1D) simulator. In this heterojunction solar cell, an intrinsic layer is imposed to enhance the efficiency and performance. The optimum efficiency of 36.52% ( V, mA/cm2, and ) has been achieved with this intrinsic layer. It has also been observed the solar cell without intrinsic layer. In this case, the maximum efficiency of 2.378% has been observed which is very poor. The heterojunction solar cell also has been investigated with electron blocking layer (EBL) and defect layer. In this case, the simulation result shows the lower efficiency (34.357%) than the previous. This research paper introduces an optimized model of a heterojunction solar cell enhanced with an intrinsic layer to improve efficiency. The proposed design shows significant promise in its theoretical framework. Looking forward, the design could be realized in laboratory settings and has the potential to be scaled up for broader applications.
期刊介绍:
International Journal of Photoenergy is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of photoenergy. The journal consolidates research activities in photochemistry and solar energy utilization into a single and unique forum for discussing and sharing knowledge.
The journal covers the following topics and applications:
- Photocatalysis
- Photostability and Toxicity of Drugs and UV-Photoprotection
- Solar Energy
- Artificial Light Harvesting Systems
- Photomedicine
- Photo Nanosystems
- Nano Tools for Solar Energy and Photochemistry
- Solar Chemistry
- Photochromism
- Organic Light-Emitting Diodes
- PV Systems
- Nano Structured Solar Cells