Criteria for the Design of GaInP/GaAs/Ge Triple-Junction Cells to Optimize Their Performance Outdoors
This paper investigates which reference spectrum should be used to design GaInP/GaAs/Ge triple-junction cells (at 300 K) in order to optimize their performance outdoors (at elevated temperatures). The outdoor performance is simulated using direct spectra from the recently proposed Module Energy Rating Procedure. We find that triple-junction cells designed for AM1.5D, low-AOD and AM1.5G standard spectra at 300 K all work well for maximizing daily energy production at elevated temperatures. AM1.5G cells are the best choice for midday power production, whereas AM1.5D cells are the best choice for power production during the morning and evening. Performance of cells optimized for a newly proposed Low-AOD spectrum is intermediate between these two extremes.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-99GO10337;
- OSTI ID:
- 15004241
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/CP-520-33554
- Conference Information:
- Presented at the National Center for Photovoltaics and Solar Program Review Meeting, 24-26 March 2003, Denver, Colorado
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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