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Applications of ``PV Optics`` for solar cell and module design

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OSTI ID:305647
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  1. National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)
This paper describes some applications of a new optics software package, PV Optics, developed for the optical design of solar cells and modules. PV Optics is suitable for the analysis and design of both thick and thin solar cells. It also includes a feature for calculation of metallic losses related to contacts and back reflectors.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-83CH10093
OSTI ID:
305647
Report Number(s):
NREL/TP--520-25101; CONF-980735--PROC.; ON: DE98007497
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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