Enhancement of the thermal properties of heterojunction perovskite solar cells by nanostructured contacts design

Makableh, Yahia F.; Awad, Islam Abu; Hassan, Wlla; Aljaiuossi, Ghaleb

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2020.04.002

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“…The results suggest that the ITO/Au contact structure will have a higher operating temperature, reaching 79 • C. In comparison, due to higher emissions, the temperature of ITO/Ag will be slightly lower, around 77.7 • C. Subsequently, the FTO/Ag theme decreased by approximately 27.5%, and the FTO/Ag theme decreased by approximately the same percentage. High-temperature degradation resulted in the use of as the front contact, Au and Ag as the back contact, and the temperature reached 45.3 • C [127]. Gorji et al [128] applied the calculations on the heat conduction between the perovskite solar cell and graphene.…”

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“…It should be noted that these relationships reported for standard solar cell modules and that performance loss due to degradation of device components have not been considered. Makuleha et al [127] applied numerical calculations to study the effect of thermal behaviour of a regular planar heterojunction perovskite solar cell made of Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) as the front plan and as a back contact (Au) on solar behaviour, solar radiation, heating and non-radiative recombination including joules. It was found that under the action of Joule heating, the maximum operating temperature of the battery reached 74.5 °C, non-radiative recombination was the smallest and largest, and solar radiation was the main source.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Subsequently, the FTO/Ag theme decreased by approximately 27.5%, and the FTO/Ag theme decreased by approximately the same percentage. High-temperature degradation resulted in the use of AZO as the front contact, Au and Ag as the back contact, and the temperature reached 45.3 °C [127] . Gorji et al [128] applied the

calculations on the heat conduction between the perovskite solar cell and graphene.…”

Section: Instability Of Perovskite Solar Cellsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These results refer to the cell's improved thermal tendency due to the high thermal conductivity and thin thickness of the RGO layer.

Figure 13 Simulation results of thermal instability of PSCs [127] , [128] . …”

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A review of experimental and computational attempts to remedy stability issues of perovskite solar cells

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Photovoltaic technology using perovskite solar cells has emerged as a potential solution in the photovoltaic makings for cost-effective manufacturing solutions deposition/coating solar cells. The hybrid perovskitebased materials possess a unique blend from low bulk snare concentrations, ambipolar, broad optical absorption properties, extended charge carrier diffusion, and charge transport/collection properties, making them favourable for solar cell applications. However, perovskite solar cells devices suffer from the effects of natural instability, leading to their rapid degradation while bared to water, oxygen, as well as ultraviolet rays, are irradiated and in case of high temperatures. It is essential to shield the perovskite film from damage, extend lifetime, and make it suitable for device fabrications. This paper focuses on various device strategies and computational attempts to address perovskite-based solar cells' environmental stability issues.

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calculations on the heat conduction between the perovskite solar cell and graphene.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These results refer to the cell's improved thermal tendency due to the high thermal conductivity and thin thickness of the RGO layer.

Figure 13 Simulation results of thermal instability of PSCs [127] , [128] . …”

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A review of experimental and computational attempts to remedy stability issues of perovskite solar cells

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“…Hybrid halide perovskite has attracted so much attention as a great photoactive material in photovoltaic device applications due to its large absorption coefficient [1,2], an appropriate and tunable band gap [3], long carrier diffusion length and fabulous efficiency in harvesting energy [4]. Moreover, the simplicity of manufacturing process and the feasibility of being integrated with traditional photovoltaics such as Si and CIGS to build efficient tandem devices are some of the other advantages of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) which would surely outweigh their disadvantages, such as vulnerability due to exposure to moisture, heat, etc [5,6].…”

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Design and Analysis of High Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells with Light Trapping Nano-textured Substrates

Abedini-Ahangarkola

Soleimani-Amiri

2021

IJE

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Recently, the utilization of hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite solar cells under advanced light management designs have attracted intensive attention. In this study, a three-dimensional (3D) finite element method (FEM) technique was used in the COMSOL Multiphysics simulation package to investigate coupled optical and electrical characteristics of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with light trapping nanostructures. Upon the use of nano-textured fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrates, we propose two architectures which can guide and trap the light at nanometer dimensions. Two proposed PSCs i.e. concave and trapezoidal structures are compared to the planar structure in order to investigate the effects of using nanostructured substrates on the optoelectronic performance of PSCs. Optical analysis reveals that using optimized concave and trapezoidal structures can enhance the light absorption up to 32 and 26%, respectively at the wavelength of 550 nm. Electrical simulations have shown that in addition to enhanced total carrier generation, the generated carriers can be effectively collected in the proposed nanostructured PSCs. Accordingly, the short-circuit current has risen from 20 mA for planar structure to 25.7 mA for concave and 23.2 mA for trapezoidal PSCs. After analyzing various heights and adopting optimum values, the power conversion efficiency for concave and trapezoidal PSCs experienced substantial increase of 5.5 and 3.5%, compared to the planar structure. These drastic improvements analyzed by coupled optical and electrical modelling of nanostructures can pave the way for further studies to fabricate high efficiency PSCs with nano-textured substrates as a light-trapping technique.

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Reassessment of different flat TCO integrated reflectors for the crystalline silicon solar PV module in view of its longer operational life

Agrawal

Chowdhury

2022

Progress in Photovoltaics

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In the present simulation work with experimental validation, the performance of a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) film‐coated spectrally selective reflector in the low‐concentrated photovoltaic application has been analysed. The use of mirrors in solar photovoltaic (PV) applications is a well‐established thing. However, it increases the operating temperature and requires more thermally stable, expensive solar modules. In this regard, for the first time, commercially available TCO‐coated glasses such as fluorine‐doped tin oxide (FTO) and indium tin oxide (ITO) have been integrated with mirrors. The spectrally selective reflector is a promising technology to achieve a high‐power yield from the commercially available crystalline silicon photovoltaic (C‐Si PV) module during its lifetime. They have the property to absorb unwanted photons in the region of the AM1.5 spectrum (1200 to 2000 nm), which partially thermalises the solar module through plasmonic absorption. The present study found that the proposed approach helps to restrict the increase in PV module temperature caused by the reflected rays from a mirror. The electrical performance of a standalone C‐Si PV was compared with that of the same system after the addition of FTO, ITO and a conventional mirror system. Our analysis indicates that, with the mirror integration, the degradation rate can increase to 1.5% per year if the standalone PV module's ageing rate is 0.8% per year. Through FTO incorporation with the same, the ageing rate has been reduced by up to 1.18% per year due to a reduction in temperature. This result is quite interesting, considering that spectrally selective reflectors do not stop high‐energy photons from thermalizing the PV module. The entire work has been done on commercially available materials, which makes it easier and ready to be implemented in large PV plants. Highlights A spectrally selective mirror for PV power boosting. Transparent conductive oxide (TCO) glass integration with mirror reduces the IR concentration approximately 50%. The reduction in thermalisation of PV module from the mirror by 3–5°C. This integration increases the PV module operational life by at least 4 years compared with commercial mirror.

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Enhancement of the thermal properties of heterojunction perovskite solar cells by nanostructured contacts design

Cited by 21 publications

References 33 publications

A review of experimental and computational attempts to remedy stability issues of perovskite solar cells

A review of experimental and computational attempts to remedy stability issues of perovskite solar cells

Design and Analysis of High Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells with Light Trapping Nano-textured Substrates

Reassessment of different flat TCO integrated reflectors for the crystalline silicon solar PV module in view of its longer operational life

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